Southeast Senior Traffic Engineering Project Manager

Senior Traffic Engineer

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead transformative transportation projects that enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life across communities in the Southeast. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of how people move—through innovative design, data-driven solutions, and strategic planning.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage traffic engineering projects, including traffic operations studies, signal design, and corridor analysis.
• Perform and oversee traffic modeling and simulation using tools such as Synchro, HCS, and VISSIM.
• Develop detailed plans for traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, and traffic control in compliance with state and local standards.
• Conduct safety assessments, intersection improvement studies, and access management evaluations to enhance roadway performance.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, DOTs, municipalities, MPOs, and subconsultants to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians, including QA/QC reviews to uphold quality standards.
• Support business development through proposal writing, scope definition, and cultivating strong client relationships.
• Stay informed on evolving transportation policies, standards, and emerging technologies impacting traffic operations, safety, and design.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, or Florida — or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• PTOE certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in traffic or transportation engineering.
• Strong knowledge of DOT Design Manuals, MUTCD, AASHTO, and relevant state DOT standards.
• Proficiency in Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, and Micro Station or AutoCAD; experience with Trans Modeler is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work directly with clients and agency staff.
• Experience in ITS design, traffic signal timing, and system optimization.
• Familiarity with HSIP safety performance evaluations and predictive analysis tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.