Project Engineer – Traffic Operations Design

Ardurra • Orlando, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ardurra is hiring a full-time Project Engineer to join its Traffic & Safety Team in the Orlando, Florida office. The role is responsible for technical design and coordination of traffic operations projects, including signalization, signing and pavement markings, highway lighting, traffic control plans, and other transportation improvements. It combines hands-on engineering and design with project delivery duties such as developing scopes of work and fee estimates, monitoring budgets, and coordinating schedules.

The position calls for strong technical design experience, particularly on FDOT and municipal transportation projects, and an interest in taking on increased responsibility for project delivery, financial performance, and mentoring junior engineers. The office uses a hybrid work structure, with remote work on some days subject to supervisor approval.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• 6+ years of experience in transportation or traffic engineering, with an emphasis on traffic operations design.
• Experience preparing traffic signalization, signing and pavement marking, and/or highway lighting design plans.
• Experience with FDOT design standards, specifications, and project delivery requirements.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and relevant transportation design software.
• Experience preparing engineering plans, specifications, quantities, and construction cost estimates.
• Understanding of project budgets, schedules, scopes of work, and engineering fee development.
• Strong technical problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate multiple assignments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience serving as a technical lead or task manager on FDOT or municipal transportation projects.
• Experience with FDOT Districts 5 and 7.
• Experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) design or Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO).
• Experience supporting project financial management, including labor budgets, fee estimates, and project forecasting.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and reviewing engineering deliverables.
• PTOE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform traffic operations design for transportation projects, including signalization, signing and pavement markings, highway lighting, and traffic control plans.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, calculations, quantities, and construction cost estimates.
• Serve as a technical lead or task manager on assigned projects, coordinating design activities and ensuring deliverables meet project requirements.
• Assist with developing project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and engineering fee estimates.
• Monitor project budgets, labor hours, expenses, and financial performance to support efficient project delivery.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to identify potential scope changes, schedule impacts, and budget concerns.
• Review design documents for compliance with FDOT standards, applicable regulations, and client requirements.
• Perform technical reviews and QA/QC of engineering plans and deliverables.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, drainage, utilities, and other transportation disciplines.
• Communicate with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders regarding technical design and project progress.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Assist Project Managers with proposals, project pursuits, and other business development activities.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and rich benefits programs.
• Positive benefits and time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
• Professional and career development through the Ardurra Academy and Leadership program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level