Southeast Senior Traffic Engineering Project Manager

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston&Sampson, Inc. is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer in Columbia, SC, to lead transformative transportation projects focused on enhancing safety and mobility. The ideal candidate will manage traffic engineering projects, perform modeling and simulation, and ensure compliance with local standards. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and 10 years of experience, along with an active PE license. This role embraces collaborative work, offering a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in traffic or transportation engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, or Florida.
• PTOE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage traffic engineering projects.
• Perform traffic modeling and simulation.
• Develop detailed plans for traffic signals and control.

Skills

Traffic operations studies

Signal design

Traffic modeling

Client coordination

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Synchro

HCS

VISSIM

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead transformative transportation projects that enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life across communities in the Southeast. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of how people move—through innovative design, data‑driven solutions, and strategic planning.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage traffic engineering projects, including traffic operations studies, signal design, and corridor analysis.
• Perform and oversee traffic modeling and simulation using tools such as Synchro, HCS, and VISSIM.
• Develop detailed plans for traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, and traffic control in compliance with state and local standards.
• Conduct safety assessments, intersection improvement studies, and access management evaluations to enhance roadway performance.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, DOTs, municipalities, MPOs, and subconsultants to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians, including QA/QC reviews to uphold quality standards.
• Support business development through proposal writing, scope definition, and cultivating strong client relationships.
• Stay informed on evolving transportation policies, standards, and emerging technologies impacting traffic operations, safety, and design.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, or Florida — or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• PTOE certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in traffic or transportation engineering.
• Strong knowledge of DOT Design Manuals, MUTCD, AASHTO, and relevant state DOT standards.
• Proficiency in Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, and MicroStation or AutoCAD; experience with TransModeler is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work directly with clients and agency staff.
• Experience in ITS design, traffic signal timing, and system optimization.
• Familiarity with HSIP safety performance evaluations and predictive analysis tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

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Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio‑economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as valuable insight from other untapped groups without our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve.