Senior Traffic Engineer - Lead Projects, Mentoring & Growth

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation practice in Columbia, MD. You will lead complex traffic and mobility projects, mentor staff, and build strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes project leadership, technical excellence, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment within the Mid-Atlantic region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
• PE license required.
• 8+ years of traffic engineering and transportation planning experience.
• Experience with traffic operations, roadway safety analyses, traffic signal systems, and transportation studies.
• Proficiency with Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, TransModeler, or similar traffic analysis software.
• Familiarity with Maryland DOT, local agency standards, and MUTCD requirements preferred.
• Strong project management, client development, and team leadership skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering and transportation planning projects for state, county, and municipal clients.
• Perform and oversee traffic impact studies, operational analyses, safety studies, signal design, and corridor evaluations.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring technical excellence.
• Develop traffic modeling and simulation analyses using industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff development initiatives.
• Participate in business development activities, proposal preparation, and client presentations.
• Support strategic growth initiatives within the transportation practice.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client development

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Masters preferred

Tools

Synchro

HCS

VISSIM

TransModeler

Job description

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation practice in Columbia, MD. You will lead complex traffic and mobility projects, mentor staff, and build strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes project leadership, technical excellence, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment within the Mid-Atlantic region.