Senior Traffic Engineer

Overview

Location: Austin, TX (Greater Austin Metro)

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineering Leader (15–16+ years) to help lead, grow, and shape a traffic engineering practice serving Central Texas and the broader Texas Triangle
.

This role is designed for an experienced traffic professional with TxDOT credibility, leadership presence, and a strategic mindset
. You will serve as a senior technical authority while guiding client relationships, team development, and long-term practice growth in one of the most active transportation markets in the country.

This is a market-facing leadership role for someone seeking influence, autonomy, and visible impact.

Central Texas transportation projects are large-scale, multi-year, and politically visible
, requiring senior leadership with an understanding of TxDOT delivery, phasing, and stakeholder coordination.

The Senior Traffic Engineering Leader will support or lead work related to:

• Major corridor reconstruction and expansion projects
• Complex interchange and intersection operations
• Multimodal mobility and safety initiatives
• Traffic operations and construction-phase traffic management
• Coordination with TxDOT districts, municipalities, and regional planning organizations

This role significantly influences traffic engineering decisions on high-impact projects delivering through 2026 and beyond
.

This role is based in Austin, TX
, with flexibility for candidates located in or willing to relocate to the Greater Austin region, including:

• Austin
• Cedar Park
• Georgetown

Candidates in Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio may also be considered if they are open to relocation or regular presence in the Austin market.

• Serve as a senior technical and client-facing lead on TxDOT and municipal projects
• Lead traffic operations, safety, and mobility studies for public-sector clients
• Oversee traffic analysis, modeling, and operational evaluations for intersections, corridors, and interchanges
• Guide the design of traffic control devices, including signals, signage, pavement markings, lighting, and work zone traffic control
• Apply TxDOT standards, TMUTCD, MUTCD, AASHTO, Highway Capacity Manual, and Highway Safety Manual
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing, and QA/QC
• Mentor and develop traffic engineering staff at various levels
• Support proposal development, interviews, and long-term client relationships
• Contribute to practice planning, workload forecasting, and resource development

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Texas PE strongly preferred
• PE in another U.S. state acceptable, with the ability and willingness to obtain Texas licensure by comity

• Experience
• 15–16+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, traffic operations, or transportation systems
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects for TxDOT and/or Texas municipalities or counties
• Proven ability to lead teams, guide projects, and collaborate with agency partners

• Technical Expertise
• Strong working knowledge of TxDOT policies, procedures, and project delivery processes
• Deep understanding of MUTCD, TMUTCD, AASHTO, Highway Capacity Manual, and Highway Safety Manual
• Experience with traffic modeling and analysis tools such as HCS, Synchro, Sim Traffic, VISSIM, or Trans Modeler
• Familiarity with Micro Station and/or Open Roads (AutoCAD acceptable depending on background)

• Preferred Experience
• Direct experience working with TxDOT districts in Central Texas or other major Texas metros
• Experience supporting corridor reconstruction, interchange improvements, or high-volume arterial projects
• Involvement in proposal strategy, interviews, or client relationship management
• Experience hiring, mentoring, or leading traffic engineering teams

• Licensure by comity is supported for qualified candidates
• Candidates must be willing to pursue Texas PE licensure if not already licensed
• Relocation assistance is available based on experience and role alignment
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

• Leadership opportunity in a high-growth Texas transportation market
• Visible, career-defining public infrastructure projects
• Autonomy to influence technical direction and team development
• Stable backlog with long-term regional investment
• Competitive compensation, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits, and relocation support