Sr. Transportation Engineer

Location:

Santa Ana, CA

• Lead and support projects involving traffic engineering, signal operations and timing, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) design, implementation, and integration.
• Partner with clients to ensure successful project delivery that meets both technical and business objectives.
• Coordinate daily with project teams, clients, and consultants to manage assignments, resolve signal network maintenance issues, and perform field inspections to assess and enhance traffic performance.
• Oversee and contribute to design reviews, including plan development, site evaluations, cost estimates, specifications, and reports to ensure high-quality traffic control systems and device improvements.
• Support business development by engaging in local and regional initiatives and fostering client relationships to drive growth and repeat business.
• Participate in coordination meetings and collaborate across disciplines to ensure consistent project execution.
• Mentor and train junior engineering and planning staff while supporting team management efforts.
• Identify client needs and develop tailored project plans and proposals to meet expectations.
• Conduct local travel as needed for project tasks and client meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE), or International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification preferred.
• At least five (5) years of experience in transportation engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience managing projects or programs for public agencies, including staff leadership and mentoring.
• Proficiency with Synchro, Sim Traffic, VISSIM, AutoCAD, and/or Micro Station.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Civil Engineering