Senior Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic

TKDA • RIV - Riverside, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic, you will lead the design and delivery of complex, safe, and efficient transportation systems. This role is ideal for a candidate with a background in traffic design and/or traffic operations, bringing expertise in either (or a combination of both) to support impactful transportation projects. You'll partner with clients, mentor team members, and help shape impactful projects that improve mobility and safety in the communities we serve. We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with the Traffic Group Manager and the Vice President of Surface Transportation Engineering to further advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to the development of marketing plans, cultivating / maintaining relations with clients and agency representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering client presentations. Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project is optimized for cost efficiency and risk mitigation. Join us to make a tangible difference in the communities we serve, while advancing your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment. Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH We're Moving! - TKDA is currently located in San Bernardino with plans to relocate to Downtown Riverside by October 2026. Additional information about the exact location of our Riverside office will be communicated by mid-June through a formal press release, so stay tuned!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of California
• Minimum of 10 years of related transportation experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing multi-disciplined projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
• Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities
• Experience in traffic engineering projects with an emphasis in design and/or operations such as plan development for signing, pavement markings, traffic signals, lighting, intelligent transportation systems, construction staging, and/or maintenance of traffic
• Strong working knowledge and previous experience with CADD software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write descriptive and technically accurate specifications and reports; Ability to participate in or lead project team meetings and client consultations

Nice To Haves

• PTOE Certification or interest in attaining PTOE Certification
• Previous experience in developing and evaluating transportation system and corridor alternatives
• Previous experience with traffic operations analysis, forecasting, and modeling
• Working knowledge of traffic analysis software (Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic related projects, including design and/or operations-focused work such as signing, pavement markings, traffic signals, lighting, intelligent transportation systems, construction staging, and/or maintenance of traffic
• Conduct traffic operations, safety, and/or system performance analyses; apply findings to support project design and decision making
• Develop plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Conduct traffic operations and safety analyses.
• Prepare traffic study reports and memorandums
• Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints
• Establish work plans and staffing for project phases
• Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff
• Market traffic engineering services and capabilities to current and perspective clients
• Establish and cultivate relationships with the traffic engineering community to create opportunities to partner on larger projects
• Conduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agencies
• Supervise design and technical development

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
• HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
• 401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
• ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
• Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

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