Senior Transportation & Traffic Planning Lead - CA/Remote

NV5; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Senior Transportation/Traffic Engineering Planner for San Diego, CA with remote eligibility and statewide travel. The role requires 5–7 years of California transportation and traffic engineering experience and the candidate must be willing to work from the San Diego office, with remote options otherwise.

The position involves leading transportation studies, driving business development, mentoring staff, and QA/QC across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or advanced degree in City or Urban Planning.
• Minimum of 7 years of directly related professional work experience; experience in California is a must.
• Licensed TE or PE in California.
• Experience with Synchro, Vissim, SimTraffic, VMT, TDM.
• Excellent writing and business development skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Complete transportation planning and traffic design studies with limited supervision.
• Drive business development efforts with existing and prospective clients by building trusted relationships, identifying new opportunities, and fostering long‑term partnerships that contribute to the continued growth and success of the firm.
• Assist with mentoring and training other staff.
• Perform QA/QC review on assigned projects.
• Prepare project scopes and proposal material. Assist with public involvement activities including the preparation of newsletters, presentations, and other public meeting materials.
• Complete research and data collection, including field surveys.
• Maintain effective and successful communication with team, co‑workers, and clients.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and of the highest quality.
• Represent NV5 at professional functions.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Business development

Writing

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or advanced degree in City or Urban Planning

Licensed TE or PE in California

Tools

Synchro

Vissim

SimTraffic

VMT

TDM

Job description

NV5 is seeking a Senior Transportation/Traffic Engineering Planner for San Diego, CA with remote eligibility and statewide travel. The role requires 5–7 years of California transportation and traffic engineering experience and the candidate must be willing to work from the San Diego office, with remote options otherwise.

The position involves leading transportation studies, driving business development, mentoring staff, and QA/QC across projects.