Traffic Engineering Group Lead

About the role

The Traffic Engineering Group Lead position is a high-impact leadership opportunity within STV's Transportation team. This role supports a strong moment of growth for STV's traffic engineering practice, with a focus on Bus Rapid Transit, Vision Zero initiatives, traffic signal modernization, multimodal corridor improvements, and complex MOT/TMP assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead task orders and small to mid-sized traffic and transportation projects from planning through final design for VDOT, DDOT, and other local jurisdictions.
• Oversee and quality check traffic studies and design plans, including horizontal and vertical alignment, construction staging, traffic signal design, lighting, signing and pavement markings, and MOT/TTC design packages.
• Manage design production efforts, delegate work effectively, and mentor junior engineers to support technical growth and project success.
• Support Vision Zero, safety, mobility, and multimodal transportation improvements that enhance communities across the region.
• Develop technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, project phasing concepts, and bid package materials aligned with available funding and client goals.
• Cook up and maintain strong relationships with clients, agency stakeholders, technical staff, and project managers.
• Support business development through scope development, level-of-effort planning, technical and cost proposal preparation, and pursuit strategy.
• Represent STV through client service efforts, industry events, and participation in professional organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Current PE in Virginia or the ability to obtain Virginia reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• PTOE, RSP, or Virginia Advanced Work Zone Certification is a plus.
• Ideal 10 years of traffic engineering experience, though candidates with 8+ years and strong design, project management, staff leadership, and transportation project delivery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience developing schedules, task lists, budgets, scopes, and staffing plans to achieve project milestones.
• Experience with CAD/design tools such as MicroStation, Civil 3D, AutoTURN, GuideSIGN, or similar platforms; candidates do not need experience with every listed program if they bring strong technical fundamentals and the ability to learn new tools.
• Familiarity with traffic analysis software such as HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, CORSIM, SIDRA, or comparable programs, with a willingness to learn STV’s preferred tools and workflows.
• Exposure to transportation planning and photometric software such as TransCAD, CUBE, and AGi32 is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MUTCD, VDOT Road Design Manual, Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, and ADA/PROWAG pedestrian design requirements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and client engagement skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• Experience with traffic engineering and transportation planning.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate project delivery.
• Strong technical skills and proficiency in relevant software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

• Project Leadership
• Team Mentorship
• Client Partnership
• Technical Quality
• Business Development Support

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