Senior Transportation Planner

Egis; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Education assistance

Career development and leadership

Job summary

Egis, a global engineering and infrastructure leader, seeks a Senior Transportation Planner to lead traffic engineering and planning projects across FDOT, MPO, and municipal clients in Florida and beyond. You will manage tasks, mentor junior staff, and serve as a key technical resource, applying data-driven analysis and emerging technologies to complex transportation challenges.

Join a collaborative team with opportunities for client interaction, leadership, and professional growth as part of a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning.
• BS in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• PE license in Florida or AICP certification highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with traffic analysis and modeling tools (Synchro, VISSIM, HCS).
• Proven track record on FDOT, MPO, or Florida municipal projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a variety of traffic engineering and planning projects.
• Mentor junior staff and serve as a technical resource.
• Manage traffic data collection, analysis, and reports for FDOT and local agencies.
• Prepare traffic impact studies, corridor studies, and LOS assessments.
• Draft and present technical memoranda and planning reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Transportation planning

Traffic engineering

Data analysis

Leadership

FDOT/MPO projects

Synchro

VISSIM

HCS

PE license (FL) or AICP

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

HCS

Job description

About Us

Lochner and Egis are entering an exciting new chapter as one organization.

We have combined decades of trusted U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed, our commitment to our people, clients, and communities is stronger than ever.

At Egis, every project is an opportunity to create lasting impact. We collaborate with public and private clients to design and deliver innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life. Join a team where innovation is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and your work helps build a more sustainable future.

About the Role

The Senior Transportation Planner will lead and support a variety of traffic engineering, planning, and applied technology projects. In this role, you will manage tasks independently, mentor junior staff, and serve as a key technical resource.

The ideal candidate brings robust analytical skills, a proven track record in transportation engineering or planning, and a strong capability in leveraging data and emerging technologies to solve complex transportation challenges.

This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth, client interaction, and leadership within FDOT project delivery, traffic operations, systems planning, and innovative decision-support tools.

The Impact You'll Make:

• 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.

Transportation Planning & Systems Analysis

• 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.

Project Management & Deliverable Support

• 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.

What do we need from you

The Expertise You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or AICP certification is highly preferred
• Advanced 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-motivated 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.

What's in it for you?

Why You'll Thrive at Egis

At Egis, you'll do more than build your career—you'll help shape the future of infrastructure. As we continue to expand across the United States, we're looking for curious, collaborative professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering projects that improve communities and create lasting impact.

Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts, collaborate across disciplines and borders, and contribute to projects that transform the way people live, move, and connect. Here, you'll be empowered to take on meaningful work, develop new skills, and grow your career with the support of a global engineering leader.

What Sets Egis Apart

• Meaningful Projects – Contribute to complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
• Global Expertise, Local Impact – Collaborate with technical specialists across North America and around the world while delivering solutions that make a difference locally.
• Career Growth – Expand your skills through mentorship, professional development, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
• Culture of Collaboration – Thrive in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and teamwork drives success.
• Opportunity to Grow with Us – Join a rapidly expanding organization where your ideas, contributions, and career can grow alongside the business.

Total Rewards That Support You

We believe great work starts with supporting our people. That's why Egis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to promote your health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth, including:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
• Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Paid family leave
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
• Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs

At Egis, we're committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work, continue to grow professionally, and build rewarding, long-term careers.

Compensation & Pay Transparency

At Egis, we believe transparency helps candidates make informed career decisions. As part of our commitment to an open and equitable hiring process, we've included the anticipated base salary range for this position below.

Equal Employer

Egis is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Egis 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 Egis 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.