Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Traffic Engineer to lead and grow our traffic engineering practice in South Carolina. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in traffic engineering, with strong business development skills, including proposal writing and client relationship management. This role involves overseeing traffic-related projects, mentoring staff, and expanding market opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Business Development:
Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for the traffic engineering practice in South Carolina.
Establish and expand market presence through business development, marketing, and client engagement.
Lead proposal efforts and pursue new project opportunities.
Manage financial budgets, resource allocation, and staffing needs for the region.
Technical & Project Management:
Serve as the technical lead for traffic engineering projects, including:
Traffic signal design
Signing & pavement marking plans
Crash analysis & safety studies
Traffic impact studies & simulation modeling
Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans
Roadway lighting (as needed)
Oversee project execution, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, government agencies (SCDOT), and stakeholders.
Staff Management & Mentorship:
Recruit, hire, and mentor traffic engineering staff.
Conduct performance reviews and provide career development guidance.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET-accredited program.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina.
10+ years of experience in traffic engineering (design, planning, analysis).
Strong familiarity with SCDOT policies, standards, and practices.
Experience with traffic analysis software (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, HCS).
Proven track record working with SCDOT and other transportation agencies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).
Experience in business development and client relations.
Working Conditions:
Hybrid work model (office + remote).
Primarily sedentary, with occasional standing/walking.
Standard office environment with no significant hazards.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Columbia, SC
Salary
$135,000–$165,000 Per Year
Skills
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Analysis Softwareunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Developmentunmatched
Career Counselingunmatched
Career Developmentunmatched
Civil Engineeringunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
Engagement Marketingunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Government Contractsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Network Traffic Analysisunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Project Executionunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Proposal Writingunmatched
Resource Managementunmatched
Simulationunmatched
Staff Requirementsunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Transportation and Traffic Designunmatched
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