Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager

WTS South Carolina; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 105,310 - 156,421; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

ESOP

Job summary

WTS South Carolina is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic to lead projects on transportation infrastructure systems. This role involves collaboration with management on marketing and client relations while overseeing design tasks and project development.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer registration in Wisconsin, with substantial experience in traffic design and project management.

A hybrid work environment is offered, allowing for flexibility in work schedule.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 10 years of related transportation experience.
• Strong working knowledge of project development process.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic related design and plan development.
• Conduct analyses using simulation and modeling software.
• Create production of plans, specifications and cost estimates.

Skills

Traffic related design

CADD software (MicroStation, AutoCAD)

Microsoft Office applications

Business development

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

VISSIM

Job description

Salary

The listed salary range reflects only the base pay for candidates with 10‑20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. The posted salary is $105,310 - $156,421 per year.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
• Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses.
• HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA‑eligible plan.
• 401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals.
• ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits.
• Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year.
• Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

Additional Information

Hybrid/Remote is allowed. Employer will assist with relocation costs.

Hybrid Work Environment

Tues‑Thu in‑office. Mon & Fri WFH.

Location

Bloomington, Minnesota

Type

Full Time

Details

Posted: 27-May-26

Job Overview

As a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic, you will lead projects for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems. Make an impact and grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence! We take a “Seller‑Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with the Traffic Group Manager and the Vice President of Surface Transportation Engineering to further advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to the development of marketing plans, cultivating/maintaining relations with clients and agency representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic related design and plan development (roundabouts, traffic signals, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, signing, striping, and lighting)
• Conduct analyses using simulation and modeling software
• Create production of plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints
• Establish work plans and staffing for project phases
• Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff
• Prepare reports, specifications, and communications
• Collaborate with Surface Transportation Group Managers and Vice President of Surface Transportation to track prospective business opportunities and cross‑sell multi‑disciplined consulting services and contributing to the creation of annual business/market development plans
• Conduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agencies
• Supervise design and technical development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin
• Minimum of 10 years of related transportation experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing multi‑disciplined projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
• Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities
• Experience in projects related to design and/or plan development for roundabouts, traffic signals, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, signing, striping, and lighting
• Strong working knowledge and previous experience with CADD software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write descriptive and technically accurate specifications and reports; Ability to participate in or lead project team meetings and client consultations

Preferred Qualifications

• PTOE Certification or interest in attaining PTOE Certification
• Previous Design‑Build experience
• Previous experience in developing and evaluating transportation system and corridor alternatives
• Previous experience with traffic operations analysis, forecasting, and modeling
• Working knowledge of traffic analysis software (Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, etc.)
• Professional registration in 2 or more states