Senior Traffic Engineer, Project Manager - Transportation

Senior Traffic Engineer/Project Manager

STV is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Senior Traffic Engineer/Project Manager for either our Columbia or North Charleston SC locations. The role will provide leadership on traffic engineering projects and coordinate with other functional groups within STV, supporting projects across North/South Carolina and other U.S. markets.

Required experience:

a minimum of 11 years in Traffic Engineering, working with State DOTs, local governments, and the private sector.

• Provide and lead technical services on traffic engineering and ITS projects, including traffic signal design, ITS design, signal timing analyses, illumination/lighting, ADA/sidewalk design, signing, pavement marking and design.
• Lead traffic engineering studies such as traffic impact analyses, traffic signal timing plans, microscopic and macroscopic simulation modeling, signal warrants, speed studies, capacity analysis, traffic operations, safety analysis, and parking studies.
• Develop final plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) documents for various state and local agencies while working with a larger team.
• Prepare written reports and presentations of project results.
• Mentor and train less experienced staff.
• Assist with task management duties and client interaction as needed.
• Integrate into multiple project delivery teams with concurrent and overlapping schedules, potentially in multiple states.
• Review work for accuracy and coordinate with other functional groups to ensure quality assurance and quality control for final products.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes, engineering standards, and practices.
• Engage in business development, pursuing new or further developing existing client relationships.
• Participate actively in proposal development.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Civil Engineering program or related field.
• Minimum of 11 years of relevant experience.
• Registered South Carolina Professional Engineer license.
• Experience in traffic engineering, including traffic signal design and timing, illumination, safety analysis, operational analysis, and capacity analysis.
• Proficiency with traffic software such as HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, CORSIM, Trans Modeler, SIDRA, and transportation planning software TransCAD and CUBE.
• Experience with CAD applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and Micro Station Open Roads.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is desirable.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• SC/NCDOT and other City/County experience preferred.
• Active participation in professional society activities encouraged.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

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• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees fairly, equitably, and transparently. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. The final salary offered may vary based on geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.