Senior Traffic Engineer - Transportation Planner

Lead innovative transportation solutions at VIKA as a Senior Traffic Engineer / Transportation Planner. Join our dynamic team where your expertise in traffic analysis and transportation planning will drive project success and excellence. Experience comprehensive benefits and opportunities for continued professional advancement.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and project management while expanding VIKA's Transportation Services portfolio. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff members while reporting to the Director of Transportation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or Transportation Planning
• 8-12 years of progressive experience in Traffic Engineering and/or Transportation Planning
• Proven expertise with traffic analysis software:
  Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, SIDRA, and VISSIM
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Auto Turn, and ArcGIS
• Expert knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Expert knowledge in Traffic Signal Design
• Expert knowledge of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Plans

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Project management experience with demonstrated ability to lead multiple complex projects
• Strong client relationship management skills and business development experience
• Proven track record of managing project budgets and schedules
• Experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams
• Expert technical writing and presentation skills
• Strategic problem-solving abilities with focus on innovative solutions
• AICP Certificate or Professional Engineering (P.E.) license

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead complex transportation studies and traffic impact analysis
• Manage project teams and provide technical oversight for traffic data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Develop and review intersection capacity analyses, signal timing plans, and geometric designs
• Direct parking demand studies and multimodal transportation assessments
• Prepare and review technical reports and presentations for clients and regulatory agencies
• Lead client meetings and project presentations
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance
• Contribute to business development initiatives and proposal preparation
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Potential 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous PTO including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Potential Bi-Annual Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Support
• Team-oriented Office Environment

Salary commensurate with experience. Our recruitment program brings new leaders into the company, while our professional development commitment encourages them to grow with us. VIKA Virginia, LLC provides a team-oriented environment, where staff members benefit from a comprehensive learning environment and many opportunities for advancement.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to  with the title of the position as the subject line.

VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, color, gender, age, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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