Senior Traffic Engineering Group Lead

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

STV is seeking a senior traffic engineer in the Washington, DC area to lead task orders from planning through final design for VDOT, DDOT, and other local jurisdictions.

You will oversee traffic studies, design plans, and production, mentoring junior staff while driving multimodal transportation improvements and client engagement. A PE in Virginia and strong CAD/ transportation software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Current PE in Virginia or ability to obtain Virginia reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• PTOE, RSP, or Virginia Advanced Work Zone Certification is a plus.
• Ideally 10 years of traffic engineering experience, though candidates with 8+ years and strong design, project management, staff leadership, and transportation project delivery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience developing schedules, task lists, budgets, scopes, and staffing plans to achieve project milestones.
• Experience with CAD/design tools such as MicroStation, Civil 3D, AutoTURN, GuideSIGN, or similar platforms; candidates do not need experience with every listed program if they bring strong technical fundamentals and the ability to learn new tools.
• Familiarity with traffic analysis software such as HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, CORSIM, SIDRA, or comparable programs, with a willingness to learn STV's preferred tools and workflows.
• Exposure to transportation planning and photometric software such as TransCAD, CUBE, and AGi32 is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MUTCD, VDOT Road Design Manual, Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, and ADA/PROWAG pedestrian design requirements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and client engagement skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead task orders and traffic projects from planning through final design for VDOT, DDOT, and other local jurisdictions.
• Oversee traffic studies and design plans including alignment, staging, signal design, lighting, signing, and pavement markings.
• Manage design production, delegate work, and mentor junior engineers.
• Support Vision Zero, safety, mobility, and multimodal improvements.
• Develop technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and bid materials aligned with funding and client goals.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, agency stakeholders, technical staff, and project managers.
• Support business development through scope development, planning, cost proposals, and pursuit strategy.
• Represent STV in client service efforts and industry events.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Project Management

Client Engagement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

AutoTURN

GuideSIGN

HCS

Synchro

VISSIM

CORSIM

TransCAD

AGi32

Job description

STV is seeking a senior traffic engineer in the Washington, DC area to lead task orders from planning through final design for VDOT, DDOT, and other local jurisdictions.

You will oversee traffic studies, design plans, and production, mentoring junior staff while driving multimodal transportation improvements and client engagement. A PE in Virginia and strong CAD/ transportation software skills are essential.