Traffic Project Manager: Signals, Studies & Design

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Matching 401(k)

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. invites applications for a Project Manager – Traffic Engineer. The role supports multiple offices (Nashville, Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, Huntsville, Birmingham) and offers a dynamic, ownership‑driven culture.

The candidate will lead traffic engineering projects, prepare design plans, and manage deliverables across signals, timing, studies and simulations. Ideal candidates have a BSCE, Tennessee licensure (or plan to obtain within 6 months), PTOE preferred, and 8+ years of

Qualifications

• BSCE from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Licensed professional registration in Tennessee, or the ability to obtain licensing within six months.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE), preferred.
• 8+ years of experience with progressive traffic / transportation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering projects and deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to develop design plans and studies.
• Utilize traffic engineering software and visualization tools to support analyses.
• Provide guidance on traffic signal design plans, timing, corridor and safety studies.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project management

Communication

Deliverables management

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

GIS visualization

Client relations

Problem solving

Education

BSCE from ABET‑accredited university

Professional licensure (Tennessee) or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

HCS

Synchro

PTV Vistro/VISSIM

SIDRA

Job description

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. invites applications for a Project Manager – Traffic Engineer. The role supports multiple offices (Nashville, Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, Huntsville, Birmingham) and offers a dynamic, ownership‑driven culture.

The candidate will lead traffic engineering projects, prepare design plans, and manage deliverables across signals, timing, studies and simulations. Ideal candidates have a BSCE, Tennessee licensure (or plan to obtain within 6 months), PTOE preferred, and 8+ years of