Traffic Assistant Project Manager (APM)

STV, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 111,362 - 127,271; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in North Carolina is seeking a Traffic Design Engineer to focus on traffic signal and ITS design. You'll develop high-quality designs, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and 10+ years of experience, particularly in traffic signals. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more. Candidates with PE licenses in NC or SC are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of traffic engineering or transportation design experience.
• Strong experience developing traffic signal designs.
• NC or SC Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; ability to obtain licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Developing traffic signal designs including phasing and communication.
• Preparing ITS designs like CCTV and detection systems.
• Coordinating with design teams to ensure accurate deliverables.

Skills

Traffic signal design

Transportation design

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

STV is currently hiring a Traffic Design Engineer in North Carolina or South Carolina. The role is part of the Transportation & Infrastructure division, focusing primarily on traffic signal and ITS design while supporting broader traffic design elements such as signing, pavement marking, and work zone traffic control plans.

Responsibilities

• Developing high‑quality traffic signal designs, including phasing, timing, detection, communication, and cabinet/controller plans.
• Preparing ITS designs, such as CCTV, DMS, fiber/communication layouts, detection systems, and related field devices.
• Supporting traffic engineering services such as signing and pavement marking design and work zone traffic control plans.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure integrated, accurate deliverables within established schedules and budgets.
• Conducting field reviews, documenting existing conditions, and verifying design assumptions.
• Assisting project managers and senior engineers with the development of specifications, quantities, cost estimates, technical reports, and final bid packages.
• Applying NCDOT, SCDOT, MUTCD, AASHTO, and local municipal standards consistently across all work products.
• Providing task‑level QA/QC on design components and supporting quality reviews led by senior staff.
• Interfacing with clients, municipalities, and project managers as needed to support project delivery.
• Mentoring junior engineers and technicians by providing technical guidance and design best practices.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• 10+ years of traffic engineering or transportation design experience.
• Strong experience developing traffic signal designs is required.
• Experience with ITS infrastructure and communications design is preferred.
• NC or SC Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; ability to obtain licensure in the Carolinas is required.
• Experience working with NCDOT or SCDOT and local municipalities in the Carolinas is highly desired.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD, and applicable DOT CADD standards.
• Experience with ORD preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently while supporting a team environment.

Compensation

Salary Range: $111,362.75 – $127,271.72

Benefits

• Health insurance, including options with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) plan
• Retirement counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Backup Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional licensure and society memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.