Senior Traffic Engineer/ Project Manager

Hanson Professional Services•Miami, FL

10d•$140,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment. A Day in the Life of a Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager at Hanson Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role: Lead traffic engineering projects for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and municipal/local government clients Manage project tasks, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance Oversee the development of traffic engineering plans, analysis, specifications, and technical documentation Perform and review complex traffic engineering calculations and studies Prepare calculations, quantity takeoffs, and opinions of probable construction costs Conduct site investigations to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop engineering recommendations Guide and mentor engineering staff, fostering technical growth and performance Develop scope and fee documents to support project proposals and technical task planning Assist in project and contract pursuits, including proposal writing and presentations for new work Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, project teams, and stakeholders Other duties as assigned What We’re Looking For We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role: Skills: Proficient in traffic engineering software, including Highway Capacity Software (HCS), SYNCHRO, and CORSIM/VISSIM Strong understanding of FDOT design standards, including the FDOT Design Manual, Traffic Engineering Manual, and Interchange Access Request guidelines Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly Ability to lead diverse project teams, delegate tasks, and manage resources effectively Experience on projects with complex geometric components Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment Interest in continued learning and professional growth Comfortable speaking publicly and interacting with clients, agencies, and contractors Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering 8 + years of progressive experience in traffic or highway engineering Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or ability to obtain within 1 year Master’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering is a plus Project management experience on FDOT traffic engineering projects Active involvement in technical or professional organizations is desirable

Requirements

Proficient in traffic engineering software, including Highway Capacity Software (HCS), SYNCHRO, and CORSIM/VISSIM
Strong understanding of FDOT design standards, including the FDOT Design Manual, Traffic Engineering Manual, and Interchange Access Request guidelines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
Ability to lead diverse project teams, delegate tasks, and manage resources effectively
Experience on projects with complex geometric components
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Interest in continued learning and professional growth
Comfortable speaking publicly and interacting with clients, agencies, and contractors
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering
8 + years of progressive experience in traffic or highway engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or ability to obtain within 1 year

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering is a plus
Project management experience on FDOT traffic engineering projects
Active involvement in technical or professional organizations is desirable

Responsibilities

Lead traffic engineering projects for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and municipal/local government clients
Manage project tasks, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance
Oversee the development of traffic engineering plans, analysis, specifications, and technical documentation
Perform and review complex traffic engineering calculations and studies
Prepare calculations, quantity takeoffs, and opinions of probable construction costs
Conduct site investigations to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop engineering recommendations
Guide and mentor engineering staff, fostering technical growth and performance
Develop scope and fee documents to support project proposals and technical task planning
Assist in project and contract pursuits, including proposal writing and presentations for new work
Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, project teams, and stakeholders
Other duties as assigned