Traffic Engineering Section Lead

Traffic Engineering Section Lead

Location: South Carolina (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Traffic Engineering Section Lead to spearhead our traffic practice across South Carolina. You will act as the technical leader for traffic engineering, engage in business development, manage a variety of traffic-related projects, and nurture client relationships.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
• Establish and grow market presence in South Carolina through marketing and business development
• Manage the financial budget for the region/department and allocate resources accordingly
• Lead and contribute to proposal production
• Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
• Establish resource staffing needs; interview, hire and perform performance reviews for staff
• Oversee, mentor and manage traffic projects, including:
• Traffic signal plans
• Signing & pavement marking plans
• Crash analyses and planning studies
• Traffic analysis and simulation
• Maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans
• Roadway lighting design
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies and other stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in traffic engineering design, planning and analysis
• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• South Carolina Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Familiarity with SCDOT policies, publications and practices; hands-on experience working with SCDOT
• Proficiency with one or more traffic analysis and simulation modeling software
• Strong written and oral communication skills; proficient in MS Office

Preferred Certification

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work schedule (combination of office and remote)
• Primarily sedentary, with occasional standing and walking in an office environment