Traffic Design Project Manager

Pond & Company; North Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pond & Company is seeking a Traffic Engineering Project Manager to join our Peachtree Corners, GA or Cobb County, GA office. You will lead challenging transportation projects within our Traffic Engineering/Transportation Planning Group, coordinating with a diverse team of engineers and planners.

Primary responsibilities include overseeing signal and ITS design, traffic studies, corridor analyses, and intersection operations, while mentoring staff and managing client relationships across city,

Qualifications

• BS in an accredited Transportation/Civil Engineering program
• 8+ years hands-on experience with traffic engineering
• PE License
• Experience with traffic analysis and reporting and applying MUTCD and GDOT policies and standards
• Breadth of Traffic Engineering knowledge including intersection and corridor analysis, traffic simulation, forecasting, safety analysis and design
• Leadership in project management, marketing, and mentoring staff
• Team player with a desire to learn and grow professionally

Responsibilities

• Provide expert engineering and planning services to clients in city, state, and federal agencies and private sector clients
• Lead and participate in projects involving signal and ITS design, pedestrian crossing design, traffic studies, corridor studies, and signal timing
• Manage multiple projects, mentor staff, and develop client relationships

Skills

Traffic engineering

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring staff

Education

BS in Transportation/Civil Engineering

Tools

MUTCD knowledge

GDOT policies and standards

Job description

Ready to turn your ambition into achievement? Join Pond & Company and be part of the team that’s redefining the future of Architectural, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, and Environmental projects!

About The Position

We are searching for a motivated and enthusiastic Traffic Engineering Project Manager to join our dynamic Traffic Engineering/Transportation Planning Group at our Peachtree Corners, GA or Cobb County, GA office. In this role, you will take on exciting engineering assignments while collaborating with a diverse team of professionals with varying backgrounds and expertise. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential to thrive in this fast‑paced environment. Our Traffic Engineering team in Peachtree Corners is engaged in a wide array of projects, including signal and ITS design, pedestrian crossing design, traffic studies, corridor studies, intersection operations analysis, concept development, interchange studies, and signal timing. You will play a key role in providing expert engineering and planning services to a variety of clients, ranging from city, state, and federal government agencies to private sector clients.

Experience and Qualifications

• BS in an accredited Transportation/Civil Engineering program
• 8+ years hands‑on experience with traffic engineering in areas such as traffic studies, signal design, ITS design, and signal timing
• PE License
• Experience with traffic analysis and reporting is important along with the ability to apply the Manual‑On Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and GDOT Policies and standards
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of knowledge in Traffic Engineering, including a combination of intersection and corridor analysis, traffic simulation, traffic forecasting, safety analysis and design, signal timing, ICE analysis, signal design, ITS/Communications Design, and report writing/documentation and will show leadership in project management, marketing, and managing/mentoring staff
• Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi‑task, and self‑motivated to produce high quality work
• Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally

About Pond

Pond is an award‑winning, full‑service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 800+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.

Additional Information

Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information. Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].