Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager

STV; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 101,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager for its Columbia office. This role includes leading traffic projects, conducting detailed analyses, and managing client interactions. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and at least 11 years of relevant experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability and life insurance

401(k) plan with retirement counseling

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Continuing education support

Professional memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum 11 years of experience in Traffic Engineering.
• Registered South Carolina Professional Engineer license.
• Experience with DOT projects and local government.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical services on traffic engineering and ITS projects.
• Conduct traffic engineering studies and analyses.
• Develop plans and specifications for projects.

Skills

Traffic signal design

Traffic safety

Operational analysis

Capacity analysis

Data analysis

Visualization skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation OpenRoads

HCS

Synchro

VISSIM

CORSIM

TransModeler

SIDRA

TransCAD

CUBE

Power BI

Tableau

ESRI ArcGIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

STV is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager for our Columbia or North Charleston, SC locations. The role involves providing leadership on traffic engineering projects, coordinating with various internal teams, and managing projects across North/South Carolina and other U.S. markets.

This position requires a minimum of 11 years of experience in Traffic Engineering and an interest in working with State DOTs, local governments, and the private sector.

Primary roles and responsibilities:

• Lead technical services on traffic engineering and ITS projects, including traffic signal design, ITS design, signal timing, illumination, ADA/sidewalk design, signing, and pavement marking.
• Conduct traffic engineering studies such as impact analyses, signal timing plans, simulation modeling, warrants, speed and capacity studies, safety, and parking analyses.
• Develop final plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for projects with state and local agencies, collaborating with team members.
• Prepare reports and presentations of project findings.
• Mentor and train less experienced staff.
• Manage tasks and interact with clients as needed.
• Integrate into multiple project teams with overlapping schedules across different states.
• Review work for accuracy, ensuring quality assurance and control.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Engage in business development and proposal development activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• At least 11 years of relevant experience.
• Registered South Carolina Professional Engineer license.
• Experience in traffic signal design, timing, safety, operational, and capacity analyses.
• Experience with traffic software such as HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, CORSIM, TransModeler, SIDRA, and transportation planning software like TransCAD and CUBE is a plus.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation OpenRoads.
• Data analysis and visualization skills with Power BI or Tableau are desirable.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with SC/NCDOT and local government projects is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in teams.

Compensation Range:

$101,562.83 - $135,417.11

We encourage candidates who may not meet every qualification to apply, as we value diversity and inclusion and recognize potential beyond checklists.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with retirement counseling
• Employee assistance, paid time off, holidays, dependent care, parental leave, continuing education, and professional memberships

Note: The listed salary range is a good-faith estimate; final offers depend on various factors.