Traffic Engineering Group Lead

• Lead task orders and small to mid-sized traffic and transportation projects from planning through final design for VDOT, DDOT, and other local jurisdictions.
• Oversee and quality check traffic studies and design plans, including horizontal and vertical alignment, construction staging, traffic signal design, lighting, signing and pavement markings, and MOT/TTC design packages.
• Manage design production efforts, delegate work effectively, and mentor junior engineers to support technical growth and project success.
• Support Vision Zero, safety, mobility, and multimodal transportation improvements that enhance communities across the region.
• Develop technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, project phasing concepts, and bid package materials aligned with available funding and client goals.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agency stakeholders, technical staff, and project managers.
• Support business development through scope development, level-of-effort planning, technical and cost proposal preparation, and pursuit strategy.
• Represent STV through client service efforts, industry events, and participation in professional organizations.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Current PE in Virginia or the ability to obtain Virginia reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• PTOE, RSP, or Virginia Advanced Work Zone Certification is a plus.
• Ideally 10 years of traffic engineering experience, though candidates with 8+ years and strong design, project management, staff leadership, and transportation project delivery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience developing schedules, task lists, budgets, scopes, and staffing plans to achieve project milestones.
• Experience with CAD/design tools such as Micro Station, Civil 3D, AutoTURN, GuideSIGN, or similar platforms; candidates do not need experience with every listed program if they bring strong technical fundamentals and the ability to learn new tools.
• Familiarity with traffic analysis software such as HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, CORSIM, SIDRA, or comparable programs, with a willingness to learn STV's preferred tools and workflows.
• Exposure to transportation planning and photometric software such as TransCAD, CUBE, and AGi
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• Strong working knowledge of MUTCD, VDOT Road Design Manual, Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, and ADA/PROWAG pedestrian design requirements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and client engagement skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly.

Demonstrates expertise in traffic engineering, project management, and design production, with a strong focus on safety, multimodal transportation improvements, and client engagement. Proficient in developing technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates while leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

• Traffic Engineering Experience
• Project Management
• Civil Engineering Degree
• PE License in Virginia
• CAD/Design Tools Proficiency

• Traffic Signal Design
• Construction Staging
• Pavement Markings
• Traffic Studies
• Cost Estimation
• Project Phasing Concepts
• MOT/TTC Design
• Traffic Analysis Software
• Multimodal Transportation Improvements
• Technical Report Development

• Client Engagement
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Mentoring
• Relationship Building

• PE License
• PTOE
• RSP
• Virginia Advanced Work Zone Certification

• VDOT
• DDOT
• MUTCD
• Virginia Work Area Protection Manual
• ADA/PROWAG

• Micro Station
• Civil 3D
• AutoTURN
• GuideSIGN
• HCS
• Synchro
• VISSIM
• CORSIM
• TransCAD
• AGi
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