Transportation Design Project Manager

Transportation Design Engineer

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

• Bachelor's 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, Micro Station, Open Roads)
• 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 401k 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.

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha, NE.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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