Transportation Design Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & sick leave

Health, dental, and life insurance

401(k) with match

ESOP

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer to lead traffic engineering and transportation design projects in Omaha, NE. You will analyze traffic data, develop studies, and coordinate with clients and internal teams to deliver safe, efficient operations across all modes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in transportation, and a PE license (or ability to obtain in Nebraska). It is an onsite position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• PE license or ability to obtain in Nebraska.
• 5+ years in transportation/traffic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage traffic projects and components of larger transportation programs from start to finish.
• Conduct traffic analysis, modeling, and forecasting (VISSIM, Synchro, SIDRA, etc.).
• Develop traffic studies, reports, and design plans (signals, signing, pavement markings).
• Identify safety issues and recommend mitigation strategies.
• 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 engineering

Project management

Communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license (Nebraska eligible)

Tools

VISSIM

Synchro

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Transportation Design EngineerOverview

Leads delivery of traffic engineering and transportation design projects, combining technical analysis, project management, and client coordination to improve traffic operations and safety across all modes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage traffic projects and components of larger transportation programs from start to finish

• Conduct traffic analysis, modeling, and forecasting (VISSIM, Synchro, SIDRA, etc.)

• Develop traffic studies, reports, and design plans (signals, signing, pavement markings)

• Identify safety issues and recommend mitigation strategies

• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams; present findings

• Oversee and mentor staff; ensure quality and timely delivery

• Support business development and proposal efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering; ~5+ years of transportation/traffic experience

• PE license (or ability to obtain in Nebraska)

• Experience with traffic studies, signal design, and safety analysis

• Proficiency in modeling/design tools (VISSIM, Synchro, MicroStation, OpenRoads)

• Strong communication, writing, and project management skills

Work Environment

• Collaborative office environment with a strong family feel and supportive culture.

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a 401(k) match, performance-based bonuses, an employee assistance program, and a flexible spending account, supporting both professional growth and overall well-being.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Paid Volunteer Time-Off Parental Leave Vacation and Sick Leave Paid Holidays Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) 401k Match Performance Based Bonuses Employee Assistance Program Flexible spending account

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Omaha, NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 8, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.