Traffic Group Lead

Burgess & Niple; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Traffic Group Lead to guide transformative traffic engineering projects for state DOTs and municipal agencies. You will mentor engineering teams, drive design and operations initiatives, and contribute to business development while delivering projects on time and within budget.

The role demands a PE license or eligibility, 15+ years of GDOT project experience, and a proven ability to build client relationships and lead cross-functional teams in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• PE license in the state of employment or eligibility for reciprocal licensure.
• 15+ years of traffic engineering experience on GDOT projects with proven project and staff management capabilities.
• Local government experience in Georgia is desirable.
• Strong track record in client relationship building and business development.
• Adaptable and entrepreneurial mindset with proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between clients, design teams, contractors, and stakeholders as the central point of contact.
• Provide technical guidance and support on traffic studies and design projects.
• Lead project teams with innovative design approaches and ensure project/task management to high engineering standards.
• Serve as primary client contact, building relationships with state DOTs and local agencies.
• Drive business development through pursuits, client meetings, and proposal preparation.
• Ensure deliverable quality while managing budgets, schedules, and project risk; mentor engineers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship building

Business development

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Bluebeam/Adobe Pro

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Lead transformative traffic engineering projects while shaping the future of our regional practice as a Traffic Group Lead. In this pivotal role, you'll mentor and orchestrate engineering teams through complex traffic design and operations projects for state DOTs and municipal agencies, while serving as a trusted client advisor and developing the next generation of traffic engineers. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic business development to deliver exceptional projects on time and within budget, building lasting partnerships that strengthen communities and expand our presence across the region.

What You'll Do

• Function as the central point of coordination between clients, design teams, contractors, and stakeholders
• Serve as a go-to expert, providing technical guidance and support on traffic studies and design projects
• Lead high-impact project teams developing innovative design approaches, and ensuring seamless project and task management, maintaining the highest standards of engineering excellence and client service
• Serve as primary client contact, building and maintaining strong relationships with state DOTs and local public agencies
• Drive business development efforts including pursuit leadership, client meetings, and proposal preparation
• Ensure quality control of all deliverables while managing budgets, schedules, and proactively mitigating project risk
• Mentor engineers at all levels, supporting their development into confident, independent professionals

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of employment, or eligibility for reciprocal licensure
• 15+ years of traffic engineering experience on GDOT projects with proven project and staff management capabilities. Local government experience in Georgia is desirable
• Strong track record in client relationship building and business development
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite and Bluebeam / Adobe Pro
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
• Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

Burgess & Niple partners with external recruiting firms on a limited, as-needed basis. These relationships are coordinated through our Human Resources (HR) team. Recruiting firms may submit candidates only through an active, approved agreement with Burgess & Niple HR. Resumes submitted without such an agreement, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be considered unsolicited and ineligible for placement fees.