Traffic Operations Lead

Moffatt & Nichol; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA match

Wellness program

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Moffatt & Nichol, a leading waterfront infrastructure advisor, seeks a Senior Traffic Engineer for its Orlando office. You will direct major traffic programs, set technical standards, and influence nationwide and international projects, while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining key client relationships.

Ideal candidates bring PE licensure in Florida, 18+ years of traffic engineering, and deep expertise in signal design, ITS, and traffic modeling.

Qualifications

• PE licensure in FL required; advanced degree may reduce years of experience.
• Extensive knowledge across traffic engineering principles and ITS.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs in US and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Set internal and industry standards for technical approaches in traffic engineering.
• Direct traffic impact studies, capacity analyses, and corridor safety evaluations.
• Mentor junior engineers in signal timing, traffic control plans, and markings.
• Manage multi-regional programs statewide, US-wide, and potentially international.

Skills

Signal design

Traffic control systems

ITS

Mentor junior engineers

Client relationship management

Industry standards setting

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Florida

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Transportation, or Traffic Engineering

18+ years of traffic engineering experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Synchro

HCS

VISSIM

Job description

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Orlando office.

Our Traffic Operations Lead will serve as an industry-recognized technical leader directing major traffic engineering programs — signal systems, ITS, and corridor and safety studies — statewide, across the US, and internationally. Operating with full autonomy, you'll shape long-term technical strategy and set internal and industry standards for traffic engineering approaches and methods, making authoritative, often precedent-setting decisions. This is an individual-contributor role but you'll mentor junior engineers, manage key client relationships, and drive business strategy for the discipline, while formal management responsibility sits with our separate Director, Transportation Engineering track.

About Moffatt & Nichol

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. For the 5th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Set internal and industry standards for technical approaches and methods in traffic engineering.
• Apply extensive and diversified knowledge across traffic engineering principles and methods, including signal design, traffic control systems, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
• Manage a variety of complex traffic engineering programs across the state, the US, and potentially internationally.
• Direct traffic impact studies, capacity and operations analyses, and corridor/intersection safety evaluations from preliminary through final design.
• Maintain and establish working relationships with regulatory agencies, local government, state DOTs, and private clients, supported by a strong professional network with municipal, state, and federal DOT and regulatory agency staff.
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing signal timing plans, traffic control plans, and signing and pavement markings plans.
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages; coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers; identify schedule and cost variances and implement recommendations for corrective action.

Other Duties

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Transportation, or Traffic Engineering; required
• 18+ years of experience in traffic engineering (an advanced degree may reduce the years required); required
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in the state of Florida; required
• Extensive and diversified knowledge across traffic engineering principles and methods, including signal design, traffic control systems, ITS, and traffic operations; recognized for innovation in traffic engineering methodology or emerging technical areas; required
• Expert in managing complex traffic engineering programs across the US and internationally; proficiency with AutoCAD and traffic modeling and analysis software (such as Synchro, HCS, or VISSIM); required
• Strong professional network with municipal, state, and federal DOT and regulatory agency staff required; recognized contribution to industry bodies or transportation forums preferred
• Ability to set internal and industry standards for technical approaches and methods in transportation engineering
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre‑employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Working Conditions

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Moffatt & Nichol’s Employment Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package with low employee contributions
  • Family coverage is available
  • Low-deductible plan available
• Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
• Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
  • Features include: monthly one‑on‑one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
• Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
• 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
• Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
• You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
• And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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