Senior Traffic Engineer/Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Engineer/Project Manager with strong experience in traffic engineering and transportation planning to lead a variety of local and DOT projects. This role will oversee traffic planning, operational studies, and traffic design, including signalization, roadway lighting, signing and pavement marking, temporary traffic control, and ITS. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader, mentor junior staff, and work closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, context-sensitive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, budget, and deliver traffic engineering projects, including traffic studies, signal design, ITS design, signing and pavement marking, and construction traffic control plans.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client communications.
• Conduct investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, roadways, intersections, signage, signals, pavement markings, and transportation corridors to determine conformance with applicable rules and standards.
• Oversee the design of traffic control devices including quantities, cost estimates, and specifications for transportation construction bid packages for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Perform and review traffic operational and safety analyses.
• Prepare and present technical reports and findings to clients, agencies, and the public.
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff, fostering technical growth and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; PTOE preferred.
• 10+ years of post-licensure experience in traffic and transportation engineering.
• Proven experience managing transportation projects and leading design teams.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, standards, and software tools (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, AutoCAD, MicroStation).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Experience working with federal, state, and local transportation agencies.

Benefits

Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs. We nurture a family-like culture with a focus on professional development through our internal Ardurra Academy and industry-leading Leadership program. Our people-centric culture values individuals, supports career growth, and provides tools and resources for success. Benefits include positive time-off programs and flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance.