Senior Traffic Engineer

Luxus; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Development

Job summary

CPH is seeking a Senior Traffic Project Engineer to oversee traffic engineering projects in Tampa, FL. This role involves leading analyses, studies, and project management while collaborating with diverse teams and supporting various public sector clients.

The ideal candidate should possess a PE license, a degree in Civil Engineering, and extensive experience in the field. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in traffic design and project management.
• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles and operations.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support traffic engineering projects.
• Prepare Traffic Impact Analyses and Safety Studies.
• Conduct signal design and timing studies.

Skills

Traffic design

Project management

Communication

Technical writing

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro

AutoCAD

HCS

SIDRA

FSUTMS

Job description

Senior Traffic Project Engineer

Company Name: CPH
Location: Orlando, FL or Tampa, FL
Project Focus: Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, Signal Design, Traffic Operations, Safety Studies, Public Infrastructure, and Private Development Projects
Work Setting: Full-Time | Collaborative Transportation Engineering Team
Base Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 annually (DOE)
Total Compensation Package: Comprehensive Benefits, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Professional Development, and Growth Opportunities
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

This is a strong opportunity for a traffic engineer ready to move beyond technical production and into project leadership. As a Senior Traffic Project Engineer, you will help lead traffic engineering projects across public and private sectors, including traffic impact analyses, traffic operations studies, signal design, safety analyses, and transportation planning assignments. This role blends technical depth with project management, client coordination, and team leadership.

The firm is seeking a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer who can manage multiple projects, mentor junior staff, and deliver high-quality transportation solutions for communities, agencies, and private-sector clients. You will work closely with a collaborative transportation team while supporting FDOT, municipal, and development-related projects throughout Florida.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and support traffic engineering projects from initial study through final deliverables
• Prepare and review Traffic Impact Analyses, Traffic Operations Studies, Safety Studies, and Capacity Analyses
• Conduct signal design, signal warrant analyses, timing and retiming studies, roundabout analyses, and turn lane queue evaluations
• Perform traffic modeling, forecasting, and travel demand analysis using Synchro, HCS, SIDRA, FSUTMS, and related tools
• Ensure traffic designs and analyses comply with FDOT, MUTCD, and local agency standards
• Coordinate with surveyors, CAD designers, civil engineers, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Prepare and review technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and project documentation
• Manage multiple concurrent traffic engineering projects while tracking schedules, budgets, deliverables, and performance metrics
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and support contract negotiations
• Represent the firm in client meetings, public meetings, technical reviews, and project presentations
• Provide technical quality control for traffic engineering deliverables
• Mentor junior engineers and transportation staff while supporting career development and technical growth
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team culture
• Support business development and client relationship growth within the Florida transportation market

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida required
• Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in traffic design, traffic analysis, transportation engineering, and project management
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles, traffic control devices, signal design, safety standards, and traffic operations
• Public Agency Experience: Proven experience working with public agencies, including FDOT
• Software: Proficiency with Synchro, SIDRA, HCS, FSUTMS, AutoCAD and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
• Project Management: Ability to manage complex, multi-phase projects, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations
• Communication: Excellent technical writing, presentation, coordination, and client-facing communication skills
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and mentor junior staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred
• Agency Coordination: Experience coordinating with FDOT, municipalities, counties, and regional transportation agencies
• Alternative Delivery: Experience supporting transportation projects delivered through collaborative or alternative delivery methods
• Business Development: Experience assisting with proposals, interviews, client presentations, and strategic pursuit efforts
• Team Development: Prior experience coaching transportation engineers, analysts, designers, or technical staff