Traffic Design Project Manager, PE
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Civil Engineering
Traffic Design Project Manager, PE
Location:
Charlotte or Raleigh, NC
Work Schedule:
Hybrid – 4 days per week onsite
Leadership track:
Opportunity to lead a team and manage high-impact transportation design projects
Focus:
Physical infrastructure design, and involves civil/transportation design coordination and compliance with state DOT design manuals (e.g., NCDOT)
Technical focus: designs traffic signals, signage, pavement markings, and traffic control plans
Project oversight:
Includes budgeting, cost/schedule tracking, proposal development, and QC
Project lifecycle stage:
Enters the project during final design & construction documentation, and translates planning/analysis results into construction-ready plans
Client mix:
Public and private sector projects, with a strong focus on NCDOT
Software & tools:
Micro Station, AutoCAD, traffic signal design tools, and possibly using Sim Traffic or design-oriented plugins
Cross-functional collaboration:
Work closely with CAD techs, surveyors, designers, and field staff
Mentorship:
Expected to supervise and develop Associates and Interns
Career path:
Ideal for engineers who want to focus on technical design leadership and CAD-heavy work. Strong pathway toward Transportation Design Manager or Principal Engineer
Candidate Requirements:
5–12 years of progressive civil/traffic engineering experience
NCDOT experience is required
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Proficiency in Micro Station and/or AutoCAD
Previous signal design experience is highly preferred
Strong leadership qualities and interest in managing direct reports
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