Senior Traffic Engineer/Project Manager

Ardurra is seeking a collaborative Senior Engineer/Project Manager to lead traffic engineering and transportation planning projects in our Knoxville, TN office.

About the role

You’ll oversee traffic planning, operational studies, and traffic design—including signalization, roadway lighting, signing and pavement marking, temporary traffic control, and ITS. As a leader, you’ll manage multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and serve as the primary client and agency contact to deliver high-quality, context-sensitive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering planning and design tasks across multiple projects.
• 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 a rich benefits program. Our people-centric culture emphasizes:

• Internal development through Ardurra Academy and an industry-leading Leadership program.
• Multiple, varied career paths and support for professional growth.
• Tools and resources to foster success, engagement, and satisfaction.
• Positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to maintain work-life balance.