Senior Transportation Engineer

Frederick Fox; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead innovative projects in transportation design and analysis. This role involves managing engineering projects, conducting traffic studies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation engineering and a passion for improving traffic systems. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and professional growth, where your expertise will directly impact the success of development projects and client relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and engaging environment.

Benefits

Frequent Team Building Events

Competitive Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Generous PTO Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Discretionary Bonus Package

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in transportation engineering with a focus on design.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in California is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation engineering projects for private and public sectors.
• Conduct traffic studies and analyses using specialized software.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Traffic Impact Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Synchro

VISSIM

Microsoft Office

Job description

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This range is provided by Frederick Fox. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $138,000.00/yr

About the Position

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation engineering, with expertise in designing improvements for private development projects, municipal projects, and traffic systems. As a Senior Transportation Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and analysis of transportation systems, traffic operations, and ensuring that our development projects meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage transportation engineering projects for both private development and public agencies, including intersection design, roadway signing and striping, and traffic signal design.
• Lead business development efforts, cultivating relationships with potential clients, and identifying opportunities to expand the company’s services to new clients and geographic areas.
• Actively pursue new projects and markets, representing the company in client meetings, conferences, and industry events.
• Prepares detailed designs for traffic control systems, signal improvements and roadway enhancements.
• Conducts traffic studies and analyses, including traffic impact analyses, signal timing, and safety assessments. Utilizes traffic analysis and modeling software (e.g. Vistro, Synchro, TransCAD) to interpret data and provide recommendations.
• Perform quality assurance and control for transportation design deliverables.
• Manages projects to ensure the quality of technical and written analysis and adherence to budget and schedule.
• Maintains a high-level of internal and external communications to ensure that all impacted parties are kept informed about project progress.
• Attends public hearings as needed.
• Engages with the development of strategies and processes for the technical services department and company overall.
• Supports positive client relations through consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participates in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and maintain technical expertise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years relevant full-time work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California.
• Demonstrated experience in intersection design, traffic signal design, roadway signing and striping, and related infrastructure improvements.
• Strong background in transportation planning, including traffic impact analysis, parking studies, and operations analysis.
• Proficient in transportation design software such as AutoCAD, Synchro, VISSIM, or similar programs.
• Familiarity with relevant transportation codes, guidelines, and regulatory processes.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to develop new business opportunities and manage client relationships.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills.

Perks and Benefits:

• Frequent and Engaging Team Building Events.
• Competitive Medical Insurance.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Generous PTO Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Discretionary Bonus Package.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development, Engineering, and Project Management.

Industries

Construction, Environmental Services, and Environmental Quality Programs.