Transportation Design Project Manager

Works on and manages a range of projects, including small to mid-sized traffic engineering projects, traffic engineering tasks and/or larger multi-disciplinary projects.

• Responsible for overseeing data collection, technical analyses, and written documentation.
• Perform technical traffic analysis to identify traffic operations and safety related deficiencies for all modes.
• Develop travel demand forecasts for current and future conditions.
• Apply microsimulation (e.g., VISSIM, Trans Modeler) and/or capacity analysis (e.g., Synchro/Sim Traffic, SIDRA), modeling software and equipment to prepare engineering and traffic report documents.
• Participate in and present project findings in writing and at client meetings, technical group gatherings, and day or evening public meetings/hearings.
• Identify mitigation alternatives or safety countermeasures to correct deficiencies for current and future traffic conditions.
• Evaluate alternatives and document measures of effectiveness to recommend proposed improvements.
• Traffic Design – develop alternatives and design/construction plans to maintain traffic during construction of transportation improvements.
• Signing, pavement marking, and traffic signal design – prepare design/construction documents for permanent signing, pavement marking, and traffic signal plans based on MUTCD guidance and standards.
• Participate in business development efforts and assist with mentoring and project-related management of staff.
• Oversee and direct the analytical work of other engineers and planners.
• Assist in the development of proposals to secure new business for traffic related work and as part of multi-discipline projects.
• Maintain knowledge of traffic engineering guidance documents (e.g., MUTCD, ITE, NACTO, AASHTO) and industry best practices.
• Manage traffic engineering projects from start to finish and participate in the management of larger multi-disciplinary projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Master’s degree or Equivalent (required).
• 5 years of experience (required) in transportation operations and safety roles with specific experience preparing traffic impact analyses, safety studies, signal & communications designs, signal timings, and/or major feasibility studies.
• Professional Engineering License (required).
• Professional Transportation Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification (required).
• Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification is a plus.
• Engagement in life‑long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
• High level of energy; great at problem solving.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical/qualitative writing ability.
• Strong sense of urgency and self‑initiative to meet client deadlines.

Permanent position based out of Yankton, SD.

Pay range: $95,000.00 – $/yr.

• Paid Volunteer Time-Off
• Parental Leave
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, Life, LTD Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401k Match
• Performance Based Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending account

Fully onsite position in Yankton, SD.

The position is anticipated to close on July 13, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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