Senior Traffic Engineer & Technical Lead (PE)

McClure; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McClure is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer (Senior PE) to lead critical transportation projects and mentor less experienced staff. You will guide technical design, QA/QC, budgets, and schedules, while partnering with clients and project managers.

We value deep expertise in transportation engineering, strong leadership, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences. This full-time role is based in Council Bluffs, IA and offers opportunities for advancement within our

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• PTOE certification is a plus.
• General computer knowledge (Excel, Word, PDF).

Responsibilities

• Support the Vice President or Team Leader with tasks such as participation in monthly meetings to review progress and discuss successes.
• Lead project delivery team by delegating technical tasks and coaching team members.
• Lead QA/QC processes for projects and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with Project Managers on milestones, schedules, and staffing.
• Mentor junior staff and transfer knowledge across the team.
• Participate in client meetings and communicate complex issues clearly.
• Proactively document lessons learned and improve processes.
• Contribute to industry leadership and training initiatives.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in civil engineering

PE license

PTOE certification (plus)

General computer knowledge (Excel, Word, PDF)

Job description

McClure is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer (Senior PE) to lead critical transportation projects and mentor less experienced staff. You will guide technical design, QA/QC, budgets, and schedules, while partnering with clients and project managers.

We value deep expertise in transportation engineering, strong leadership, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences. This full-time role is based in Council Bluffs, IA and offers opportunities for advancement within our