Senior Traffic Engineer - South Carolina Practice Lead

Black Star Technology LLC; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to spearhead their traffic engineering practice in South Carolina. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, business development, and mentorship to design innovative transportation solutions. Applicants should have a BSCE in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and at least 10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of traffic engineering design, analysis, and planning experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina.
• Strong working knowledge of SCDOT policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a variety of traffic engineering projects across South Carolina.
• Drive strategic growth by developing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
• Mentor and lead junior staff; manage hiring, training, and performance reviews.

Skills

Traffic Engineering Design

Client Relationship Management

Leadership

Traffic Analysis

Business Development

Education

BSCE in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

HCS

MS Office

Job description

About the job Senior Traffic Engineer - South Carolina Practice Lead

Shape the Future of Traffic Engineering in South Carolina!

Are you a seasoned traffic engineer ready to take the lead? The Company seeks a Traffic Engineering Section Lead to spearhead our growing traffic engineering practice across South Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your technical expertise with leadership, business development, and mentorship.

Join a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking team that values innovation, quality, and client service. Help us design safer, smarter transportation systems that shape communities and enhance mobility.

What You'll Do :

• Lead and manage a variety of traffic engineering projects across South Carolina.
• Drive strategic growth by developing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
• Manage proposals, budgets, staffing, and resources for traffic projects and initiatives.
• Oversee traffic design deliverables such as :

Traffic signal and lighting plans

• Signing and pavement marking plans
• Maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans
• Traffic impact studies, crash analysis, and operational analysis
• Mentor and lead junior staff; manage hiring, training, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with SCDOT, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Must-Have Qualifications :

• 10+ years of traffic engineering design, analysis, and planning experience.
• BSCE in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina.
• Strong working knowledge of SCDOT policies and practices .
• Hands-on experience with traffic analysis and simulation software (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, HCS).
• Proficiency with MS Office tools and traffic engineering design software.

Working Conditions :

• Hybrid work environment : part-time remote, part-time in-office.
• Office setting with standard lighting and temperature controls.
• Occasional travel for meetings or site visits may be required.

Apply today and bring your leadership, passion, and traffic engineering expertise to The Company, where your work shapes the future of South Carolina's infrastructure.

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