Senior Traffic Engineering & Design Leader

RiseMe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 188,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Dependent Care

Transit and Parking

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Plan

Retirement counseling

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Back-up dependent care

Parental leave

Continuing education program

Licensure and society memberships

Job summary

STV in Houston is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineering Design Manager to lead and expand our Texas practice, delivering complex traffic projects, mentoring a growing team, and strengthening client relationships with TxDOT and municipalities.

The role focuses on planning through PS&E, staff development, and strategic growth, with a compensation range reflecting senior leadership and regional impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 16+ years of progressive traffic engineering experience.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong background in ITS, traffic signal design, roadway illumination, traffic operations, and PS&E development.
• Established relationships with TxDOT, municipal, county, toll authority, and/or transit clients in Texas.
• Proven ability to manage projects, lead teams, and strengthen client relationships.
• Experience supporting business development, proposals, and project interviews.
• A collaborative leadership style with strong communication, mentoring, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering, ITS, signal, and illumination projects from planning through final PS&E.
• Serve as a Design Manager, Project Manager, or Technical Lead on major transportation assignments.
• Build trusted relationships with TxDOT districts, municipalities, transit agencies, and other key transportation clients.
• Support growth by identifying opportunities, shaping pursuit strategies, preparing proposals, and participating in interviews.
• Help grow the local traffic engineering design practice through mentoring, staff development, recruiting, and resource planning.
• Partner with STV’s Mobility Technologies and Transit teams to deliver multimodal and technology-forward transportation solutions.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight for traffic signals, ITS, illumination, signing, pavement marking, and traffic operations work.

Skills

ITS design

Traffic signals

Roadway illumination

Traffic operations

PS&E development

TxDOT relationships

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

STV in Houston is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineering Design Manager to lead and expand our Texas practice, delivering complex traffic projects, mentoring a growing team, and strengthening client relationships with TxDOT and municipalities.

The role focuses on planning through PS&E, staff development, and strategic growth, with a compensation range reflecting senior leadership and regional impact.