Senior Engineer (Transportation & Traffic)

About the role

The Senior Transportation/Traffic Engineer is a senior-level professional engineering position responsible for planning, managing, and implementing the City's Transportation Program, including long-range Transportation Planning, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and daily Traffic Operations and Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development, update, and implementation of the City's Transportation Master Plan, roadway network plans, and multimodal transportation strategies.
• Develops, prioritizes, and manages the Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including project scoping, cost estimating, scheduling, and funding strategies.
• Oversees the planning and delivery of roadway widening, reconstruction, intersection improvements, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and traffic signal projects.
• Covers coordination with land development, growth management, and concurrency requirements.
• Prepares technical memoranda, staff reports, and recommendations for City Council, boards, and committees.
• Manages the City's traffic operations and maintenance program, including traffic signals, signage, pavement markings, school zones, and traffic calming measures.
• Oversees the operation, maintenance, and optimization of traffic signal systems, including signal timing, coordination, and detection technologies.
• Directs traffic studies, capacity analyses, safety studies, and operational evaluations to address congestion, safety concerns, and citizen requests.
• Establishes standards, procedures, and performance metrics for traffic operations and maintenance activities.
• Responds to traffic emergencies, incidents, and special event traffic management needs.
• Reviews and approves transportation and traffic engineering plans, studies, and reports prepared by consultants or developers.
• Serves as Engineer of Record (EOR) or provides technical oversight for transportation projects, as assigned.
• Evaluates traffic impact studies and recommends mitigation measures associated with development projects.
• Provides expert technical input on access management, driveway permitting, and right-of-way utilization.
• Coordinates with FDOT, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), counties, municipalities, and transit agencies on regional transportation initiatives.
• Represents the City at public meetings, workshops, and technical committees.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and concerns related to traffic safety, congestion, and road operations.
• Provides expert testimony and technical support in public hearings or legal proceedings, as required.
• Prepares and manages operating and capital budgets related to transportation and traffic operations.
• Pursues and administers transportation grants and funding opportunities.
• Selects, develops, and monitors professional services and construction contracts, including consultant selection, scope development, invoicing, and performance monitoring.
• Reviews and approves pay applications, change orders, and project close-out documentation.
• Supervises and mentors Traffic Operations Specialists and Technicians, including performance evaluations, training, and professional development.
• Assigns work, establishes priorities, and ensures efficient use of staff and resources.
• Develops annual work programs, budgets, and staffing plans for transportation and traffic operations functions.
• Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.

Requirements

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation or traffic engineering, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or project management role is required. Municipal government or public-sector experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field is required. Transportation emphasis is preferred, as well as master's degree.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Florida is required.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is preferred.
• Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) certification is desirable.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is desirable.
• Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification is desirable.
• Valid State of Florida driver's license.

Skills

• Thorough understanding of transportation, traffic, and stormwater engineering principles and practices.
• Proficient in roadway design, traffic signal systems, traffic control devices, stormwater hydrology and hydraulics, and low-impact development (LID) design.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant codes and standards:
• FDOT Standard Plans and Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction
• FDOT Design Manual and FDOT Greenbook
• AASHTO Geometric Design of Highways and Streets
• AASHTO Highway Safety Manual (HSM)
• AASHTO Roadside Design Guide
• MUTCD for Streets and Highways
• Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)
• ITE Standards, Specifications, and Recommended Practices
• EPA, FDEP, and SJRWMD stormwater permitting requirements

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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