Director - Traffic

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Director at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for leading and managing traffic impact studies, corridor analyses, signal timing optimization, and multimodal assessments.

TYPICAL DAY

• Building relationships and growing business in the transportation sector
• Develop business by marketing company to existing clients and as well identifying and marketing to new clients
• Meet with DOTs, cities, counties and local agencies for business development purposes
• Responsible for project delivery aspects such as design calculations, plan preparation, and direction of traffic designs for TDOT and local government projects
• Manage and maintain project schedules and financial requirements
• Uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines
• Interacts with Client and other consultants and must have good communication skills
• Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering is required
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Tennessee with ability to be licensed in other states
• PTOE Certification (preferred)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 20+ years of experience with Microstation, (or Open Roads) and TDOT procedures a must
• Experience with signal design, timing, intersection improvements, signing/striping, work zones, technology/ITS, traffic simulation/modeling, traffic studies, and roadway safety
• Experience with various traffic software packages
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis
• Proven experience in handling project management responsibilities including multiple deadlines
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and internal employees
• Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.