Senior Traffic Engineer & PM — Lead Mobility & Safety

NextGenEnergyJobs; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic to lead transportation projects across California and beyond. You will guide traffic design and operations efforts, prepare plans and reports, and oversee multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects.

The role emphasizes client relationship building, proposal development, and active engagement with state and local agencies. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and California PE or ability to obtain within six months.
• 10+ years in traffic engineering or related transportation experience.
• Experience leading traffic design and/or operations projects with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing across multiple projects.
• Demonstrated business development and pursuit strategy experience.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• California PE strongly preferred; PTOE/RSP or interest in credentialing a plus.
• Established relationships with regional transportation agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering projects in design, operations, or both.
• Oversee plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical memos/reports.
• Provide technical direction and quality oversight within areas of expertise.
• Develop project work plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Manage project delivery and coordinate with clients, agencies, and subconsultants.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.
• Build relationships with regional transportation agencies and pursue new opportunities.
• Lead or support proposal development, interviews, and pursuit strategies.
• Represent TKDA in client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Synchro/SimTraffic

Highway Capacity Software (HCS)

Vissim

Rodel

SIDRA

Job description

TKDA is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic to lead transportation projects across California and beyond. You will guide traffic design and operations efforts, prepare plans and reports, and oversee multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects.

The role emphasizes client relationship building, proposal development, and active engagement with state and local agencies. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.