Strategic Transportation Engineering Leader

Charlotte, County of (FL); Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County seeks a senior leader to guide Transportation Engineering, directing traffic operations improvements to enhance safety and mobility across the County. You will supervise professionals in signal and lighting operations, analysis, and design, ensuring projects meet regulatory standards and community goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with regional partners, development reviews, and strategic reporting to County leadership, including Board of County Commissioners, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Traffic Engineering.
• Four years of experience in traffic or civil engineering, including lead or supervisory responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in any state 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, guiding traffic operations improvements for safe, efficient travel.
• Oversee staff responsible for traffic signal and street lighting operations, crash analysis, traffic studies, and roadway/intersection design and evaluation.
• Coordinate with County departments, MPO, agencies, consultants, developers, and contractors to align projects with standards and goals.
• Develop reports, presentations, and policy recommendations for leadership and Board of County Commissioners; secure funding from federal, state, and private sources.

Skills

Leadership

Transportation Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Project Management

Public Sector Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Charlotte County seeks a senior leader to guide Transportation Engineering, directing traffic operations improvements to enhance safety and mobility across the County. You will supervise professionals in signal and lighting operations, analysis, and design, ensuring projects meet regulatory standards and community goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with regional partners, development reviews, and strategic reporting to County leadership, including Board of County Commissioners, with