Traffic Practice Lead

CSG Talent; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Retirement benefits

Professional development support

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CSG Talent is seeking a Traffic Design Team Lead for a transportation engineering firm in Orlando, Florida. This role involves leading traffic design projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with FDOT standards.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and at least 5 years of experience in traffic engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of post-licensure engineering experience in transportation or traffic engineering.
• Knowledge of FDOT design standards and guidelines required.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Traffic Design Team in Orlando.
• Manage traffic engineering and design projects.
• Oversee preparation of design documents in compliance with FDOT standards.
• Conduct field reviews and engineering assessments.
• Perform quality assurance reviews for technical excellence.

Skills

Traffic engineering expertise

Technical delivery oversight

Mentoring engineering staff

Relationship building

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job description

CSG Talent is partnering with a respected and growing transportation engineering consulting firm to identify a Traffic Design Team Lead for its Orlando office.

This position presents an exceptional opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer to assume a leadership role within a growing transportation practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading traffic design and analysis projects, overseeing technical delivery, mentoring engineering staff, and supporting the continued growth of the firm's presence in Central Florida.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in traffic engineering and design, a commitment to quality and safety, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the Traffic Design Team in Orlando.
• Manage and oversee the execution of traffic engineering and traffic design projects from inception through completion.
• Direct and support traffic analyses in accordance with industry best practices, including Vision Zero principles and the Safe System Approach.
• Oversee the preparation of signing and pavement marking plans, traffic signal plans, and related design documents in compliance with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards and requirements.
• Conduct field reviews, site investigations, and engineering assessments as required.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure technical excellence and compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide mentorship, training, and professional development support to junior engineers and technical staff.
• Support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and strategic growth activities.
• Assist with recruitment efforts and contribute to the continued development of a high-performing engineering team.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, safety, professional excellence, and employee engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida.
• Minimum of five (5) years of post-licensure engineering experience within transportation or traffic engineering.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FDOT design standards, manuals, policies, and traffic engineering guidelines.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to lead projects, mentor staff, and manage client relationships.
• Commitment to delivering safe, innovative, and high-quality engineering solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with municipal, county, or state transportation agencies.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or project management experience.
• Established relationships within the Central Florida transportation market.

Compensation and Benefits

A highly competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, including performance-based bonus opportunities, comprehensive healthcare coverage, disability and life insurance, retirement benefits, professional development support, and flexible work arrangements.