Traffic Design Engineer – PE

Mannik Smith Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan and Match

Career Path Development Program

Mentorship Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is looking for a Traffic Design Engineer in Tampa, FL, who will focus on hands-on design and collaboration within a growing team. The role involves highway design, project management, and client interaction. Candidates must hold a Florida PE license and have 1-5 years of relevant experience, including traffic design skills. The company offers a competitive compensation package and numerous benefits including a 401(k) plan, health insurance, and career development programs.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in traffic design required.
• Must have Florida PE license.
• Experience with ITS, signal design, signing and marking design.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting, scheduling, and job tracking.
• Collaborate with clients and technical staff on project deliverables.
• Direct and mentor less-experienced staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Traffic design

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

AutoCAD

Job description

Traffic Design Engineer - PE

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Tampa, FL

Reporting To: Bharathi Chigurupati

Description

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, self-motivated Traffic Design Engineer who thrives on hands‑on design, problem‑solving, and collaboration within DRMP’s growing Tampa team. The position offers meaningful growth opportunities across a diverse portfolio of projects, including highway and interchange design, roadway widenings, and intersection improvements—featuring both conventional and innovative intersection solutions.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Experience with Signing and Pavement Marking Plans, Signalization, Lighting and ITS plans design
• Assists Group Leader with the marketing, preparation of scope of services and fee estimation for potential projects.
• Collaborate with clients, subconsultant partners, technical staff, and managers across multiple disciplines to develop quality deliverables within schedule and budgetary requirements
• Direct and mentor less‑experienced support staff
• Conduct engineering investigations and planning work by completing well‑defined tasks including collection and analysis of data; perform routine calculations, and participate in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions

What you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Must have Florida PE license.
• 1-5 years of experience (post‑registration experience).
• Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
• Management duties include budgeting, scheduling, job tracking, client interaction, and staff management.
• Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to forge strong relationships with clients, professionals, and your team members.
• DOT experience with ITS, signal design, signing and marking design, and lighting.
• Proficient in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD); Auto CADD experience is a plus

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid‑time‑off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship ProgramTuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company‑furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.