Senior Transportation Engineer & Traffic Operations Leader

Charlotte, County of (FL); Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County seeks a Senior Director of Transportation Engineering to provide strategic and technical direction for traffic operations improvements that enhance safety and mobility across the County.

You will lead professional and maintenance staff, oversee traffic signal and street lighting operations, studies, and the design of roadway improvements, while coordinating with agencies and securing funding for priority projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in transportation/traffic engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in traffic engineering or civil engineering, including lead or supervisory duties.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license; licensed as a Professional Engineer with ability to obtain Florida registration within six months; within twelve months obtain a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical direction for Transportation Engineering and traffic operations improvements.
• Oversee staff responsible for traffic signal and street lighting operations, crash analysis, studies, and roadway/intersection design.
• Coordinate with multiple agencies, consultants, developers, and contractors to align projects with standards and goals; secure funding for priority projects.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and policy recommendations for County leadership and the Board of County Commissioners.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Traffic Engineering

Job description

Charlotte County seeks a Senior Director of Transportation Engineering to provide strategic and technical direction for traffic operations improvements that enhance safety and mobility across the County.

You will lead professional and maintenance staff, oversee traffic signal and street lighting operations, studies, and the design of roadway improvements, while coordinating with agencies and securing funding for priority projects.