Traffic Group Lead — Design, Mentorship & Client Leadership

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

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