Senior Traffic Engineer/Transportation Planner

Lochner; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Flexible Work Schedule

Education and Training Assistance

Job summary

Lochner is seeking a mid‑senior Traffic Engineer / Transportation Planner in Tampa, FL. The role leads data collection, analysis, and complex traffic studies for FDOT and local clients.

You will manage corridor studies, signal warrant analyses, and LOS assessments, while guiding junior staff and ensuring QA/QC across reports. Hybrid work options are available with a strong focus on project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive professional experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning.
• BS or MS in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning or related field.
• PE license in Florida or AICP preferred (or able to obtain within 6 months).
• Advanced proficiency with traffic analysis and modeling tools (Synchro, VISSIM, HCS).
• Experience on FDOT, MPO, or Florida municipal projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee traffic data collection, reduction, and advanced analysis.
• Manage and author traffic impact studies and corridor analyses.
• Develop traffic signal warrant analyses, sight distance evaluations, and LOS assessments.
• Deliver Traffic Engineering Studies and Operations reports for FDOT and local agencies.
• Direct travel demand modeling and scenario analyses.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Transportation planning

Data analysis

Project coordination

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

PE license in FL or AICP

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

HCS

Job description

Job Title

Traffic Engineer / Transportation Planner (Mid‑Senior Level)

Location

Tampa, FL 33607

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee traffic data collection, reduction, and advanced analysis (vehicle counts, speed studies, safety data, pedestrian/bicycle analytics).
• Manage and author traffic impact studies, corridor studies, and complex intersection analyses using industry‑standard software (Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM).
• Develop and review traffic signal warrant analyses, sight distance evaluations, and capacity/level‑of‑service (LOS) assessments.
• Deliver comprehensive Traffic Engineering Studies and Traffic Operations reports tailored for FDOT and local agency clients.
• Direct travel demand modeling efforts, overseeing model validation, data assembly, and complex scenario analyses.
• Manage subarea studies, corridor planning, and specialized Systems Planning tasks, including Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) and freight analyses.
• Draft and present high‑level technical memoranda, planning reports, and presentations for agency stakeholders and public involvement processes.
• Ensure all technical reports, figures, tables, and presentations meet the highest professional and clarity standards.
• Coordinate directly with Project Managers, clients, and agency representatives to meet strict deadlines and budget constraints.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and planners, providing technical QA/QC on their tasks and workflows.
• Maintain meticulous project documentation consistent with firm QA/QC standards.

Education and Experience

• 5 to 8 years of progressive professional experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or AICP certification is highly preferred (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Advanced, independent proficiency with traffic analysis and modeling tools (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, HCS) and familiarity with regional travel demand models.
• Proven track record working on FDOT, MPO, or Florida municipal transportation projects.

Professional Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
• Self‑motive with the ability to manage tasks efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys working across disciplines and seniority levels.
• Intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to learn new tools, methods, and technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave) and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non‑Profit 501(c)(3)
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.