Traffic Assistant Project Manager (APM)

Responsibilities

• Developing high-quality traffic signal designs, including phasing, timing, detection, communication, and cabinet/controller plans
• Preparing ITS designs, such as CCTV, DMS, fiber/communication layouts, detection systems, and related field devices
• Serving as a support for traffic engineering services including signing and pavement marking design and work zone traffic control plans
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure integrated, accurate deliverables within established schedules and budgets
• Conducting field reviews, documenting existing conditions, and verifying design assumptions
• Assisting project managers and senior engineers with development of specifications, quantities, cost estimates, technical reports, and final bid packages
• Applying NCDOT, SCDOT, MUTCD, AASHTO, and local municipal standards consistently across all work products
• Providing task-level QA/QC on design components and supporting quality reviews led by senior staff
• Interfacing with clients, municipalities, and project managers as needed to support project delivery
• Mentoring junior engineers and technicians by providing technical guidance and design best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required
• 10+ years of traffic engineering or transportation design experience
• Strong experience developing traffic signal designs is required
• Experience with ITS infrastructure and communications design is preferred
• NC or SC Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; ability to obtain licensure in the Carolinas is required
• Experience working with NCDOT or SCDOT and local municipalities in the Carolinas is highly desired
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD, and applicable DOT CADD standards
• Experience with ORD preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently while supporting a team environment

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in traffic engineering and ITS design
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Experience with traffic signal and ITS design software
• Knowledge of NCDOT, SCDOT, MUTCD, AASHTO, and local municipal standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• MicroStation
• AutoCAD
• ORD

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retail Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships