Senior Engineer​/Project Manager

Tampa, United States | Posted on 16/10/2026

Traffic Signals, Roadway Lighting, Signing & Pavement Marking | Florida

A transportation engineering consultancy is seekingan experienced Professional Engineer to lead the design of traffic signals,roadway lighting, signing and pavement markings for projects across Florida.

You will take responsibility for construction plan development from concept through final design, submission and permitting. Therole calls for strong technical capability, the ability to work independently and detailed knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standard sand processes.

• Produce and oversee complete construction plan packages covering traffic signals,roadway lighting, signing and pavement markings.
• Design roadway lighting systems, preparing lighting layouts and photometric analyses.
• Prepare signing and pavement marking designs that meet FDOT and local agency requirements.
• Develop engineering calculations, quantities, specifications, cost estimates and associated technical documentation.
• Coordinate permit applications and secure the necessary agency approvals.
• Check designs against applicable FDOT procedures, criteria, standards and specifications.
• Liaise with clients, public agencies, utility providers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Carryout technical and quality reviews to confirm accuracy, constructability and compliance.
• Guideand mentor junior engineers and designers as required.
• Manage project tasks, schedules, budgets and deliverables.

• Bachelor'sdegree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Current Florida Professional Engineer (PE) licence, or eligibility to obtain Floridalicensure through reciprocity.

Technical experience & capabilities

• 10+years of relevant transportation engineering experience is preferred, with demonstrated expertise in traffic signals, roadway lighting, signing and pavement markings.
• Abilityto independently produce complete construction plan sets from initial designthroughfinal submission.
• Strong understanding of FDOT design procedures, criteria, standards, specifications and permitting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant transportation design software.
• Experience using AGi
  32, Visual Lighting or comparable roadway lighting analysis anddesign software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence performing engineering calculations.
• Effective technical, organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Abilityto balance competing priorities and coordinate effectively with clients,agencies and project teams.

• Delivery of transportation projects for FDOT and Florida municipalities or counties.
• Coordination of permits and approvals with FDOT and other public agencies.
• Technical oversight, quality assurance and quality control, or mentoring junior colleagues.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary roadway and transportation design projects.
• Salary commensurate with experience, plus bonus eligibility.
• Employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance.
• Employer-paidshort- and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment cover.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
• Optionto work remotely up to two days per week.
• Generous paid time off, seven paid company holidays and an additional five paid days between Christmas and New Year.

Occasional travel to other offices may be required for meetings, events or collaborative projects.

Duties may occasionally involve standing, walking,bending and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Responsibilities may evolve with business needs.

The employer provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal,state and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities.