Lead the future of transportation solutions as a Traffic Engineer III in either Charleston or Columbia, SC. In this role, you will guide technical direction, manage high-impact traffic engineering projects, and serve as a mentor to emerging professionals. You'll play a central role in advancing traffic engineering services for SCDOT and municipal agencies, ensuring deliverables meet rigorous quality standards while aligning with strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct the execution of traffic engineering projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and quality control from start to finish.
- Conduct in-depth reviews of technical deliverables and implement quality management protocols to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Lead and develop junior engineers through coaching, performance feedback, and career guidance.
- Collaborate with national practice leaders to refine technical methodologies and promote best practices across the organization.
- Support business development by contributing to proposals, client meetings, and win-to-work strategies.
- Build strategic alliances with peer firms to expand service reach and pursue new project opportunities.
- Coordinate resource planning, task prioritization, and team staffing to maintain project efficiency and workforce development.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil, Transportation, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and possess a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license. A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in traffic engineering is required, with demonstrated leadership in technical decision-making. Strong communication skills are essential for engaging stakeholders, leading teams, and presenting complex information clearly.
Preferred qualifications include a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification, proven success managing SCDOT projects, and experience supervising engineering teams. Proficiency in traffic analysis tools and design documentation software is expected.
Technical Expertise
- Traffic volume forecasting and development
- Signal timing, design, and coordination
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) planning and design
- Capacity analysis and microsimulation modeling
- Safety evaluations and crash predictive studies
- Traffic operations and planning studies
Work Environment & Benefits
This position operates in a hybrid work model, combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. You’ll join a culture that values inclusion, professional growth, and client-centered service. Leadership opportunities, mentoring programs, and national collaboration support long-term career advancement. The firm is committed to building strong local leadership while fostering connections across its national network.
Commitment to Equity
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We uphold fair and inclusive hiring practices and promote a workplace of respect and equal opportunity.
