Transportation Design Lead — Traffic & Projects

ACTalent; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

ESOP

401(k) match

Bonuses

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer in Omaha, NE to lead traffic engineering and transportation design projects. You will combine technical analysis, project management, and client coordination to improve traffic operations and safety across all modes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with about 5+ years of transportation/traffic experience and a PE license (or ability to obtain in Nebraska).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• ~5+ years in transportation/traffic experience preferred.
• PE license or ability to obtain in Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• Manage traffic projects from initiation to delivery.
• Conduct traffic analysis, modeling, and forecasting.
• Develop traffic studies, reports, and design plans (signals, signing, pavement markings).
• Identify safety issues and recommend mitigations.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams; present findings.
• Oversee and mentor staff; ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Support business development and proposal efforts.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

VISSIM

Synchro

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer in Omaha, NE to lead traffic engineering and transportation design projects. You will combine technical analysis, project management, and client coordination to improve traffic operations and safety across all modes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with about 5+ years of transportation/traffic experience and a PE license (or ability to obtain in Nebraska).