Senior Traffic Engineer

CPH; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

CPH in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead traffic engineering projects across public and private sectors. The role combines technical expertise with strong project management and leadership, mentoring staff, supporting business development, and delivering high-quality reports.

Candidates should have a Florida PE license, 6+ years of experience, and proficiency in Synchro, SIDRA, HCS, FSUTMS, AutoCAD/ORD; FDOT standards exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the state of Florida is required.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in traffic design, analysis, and project management.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of Traffic Impact Analyses, Traffic Operations and Safety Studies, and Capacity and Safety Analyses.
• Manage multiple concurrent traffic engineering projects within scope and budget.
• Mentor transportation team and contribute to recruitment and staff development.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Technical writing

Communication

Education

BSc Civil/Transportation Eng

FL PE licensure

PTOE (preferred)

Tools

Synchro

SIDRA

HCS

FSUTMS

AutoCAD

ORD

Deltek VantagePoint

Smartsheet

Job description

Description

CPH is a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. We are seeking a

Department: Transportation

Location: Orlando, FL

Compensation: $95,000 - $127,000 / year

CPH is a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our dynamic and collaborative Transportation Engineering team in Sanford, Orlando or Tampa, Florida!

The Senior Traffic Engineer is responsible for assisting in leading, managing, and executing traffic engineering projects across both public and private sectors. This role combines technical expertise in traffic analysis and design with strong project management and leadership skills. The position involves overseeing traffic impact studies, design development, and operational analyses while mentoring team members, supporting business development, and ensuring high-quality deliverables for CPH clients.

About The Job

Traffic Engineering & Technical Oversight

• Lead preparation and review of Traffic Impact Analyses, Traffic Operations and Safety Studies, and Capacity and Safety Analyses.
• Conduct and oversee signal design, signal warrant analyses, timing/retiming studies, roundabout analyses, and turn lane queue evaluations.
• Perform and interpret traffic modeling, forecasting, and travel demand analyses using Synchro, HCS, SIDRA, and FSUTMS (or equivalent tools).
• Ensure all designs and analyses comply with applicable NCDOT, MUTCD, and local standards.
• Coordinate with surveyors, CAD designers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration of traffic design into broader civil projects.
• Supervise and review the production of technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

Project Management

• Manage multiple concurrent traffic engineering projects.
• Track project costs, schedules, deliverables, and performance metrics to ensure successful completion within scope and budget.
• Prepare and review proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Represent CPH in public meetings, client presentations, and technical reviews as required.
• Provide technical quality control for all deliverables.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide daily leadership to the traffic engineering and design teams.
• Mentor and coach the transportation team, fostering professional growth and technical proficiency.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support career development planning for staff.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance work culture centered on integrity, accountability, and innovation.
• Contribute to recruitment and retention by maintaining CPH’s reputation as a career-growth organization.

What You'll Need:

--Requirements--

• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles, traffic control devices, signal design, and safety standards.
• Proficiency in Synchro, SIDRA, HCS, FSUTMS, and AutoCAD and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Deltek VantagePoint, and Smartsheet or similar project management tools.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead teams, coordinate with clients, and manage complex, multi-phase projects.

--Education & Experience--

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the state of Florida, is required
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) is preferred
• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in traffic design, analysis, and project management
• Proven experience with public agencies, including FDOT.
• Demonstrated success leading projects and mentoring junior staff.

What We Offer:

--Compensation & Benefits--

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.