Senior Traffic Engineer/Project Manager

T-O Engineers • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Cannon & Cannon, Inc. (An Ardurra Company) is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer/Project Manager in our Knoxville, TN office! We are seeking a Senior Engineer/Project Manager with strong experience in traffic engineering and transportation planning to lead a variety of local and DOT projects. This role will oversee traffic planning / operational studies and traffic design, including signalization, roadway lighting, signing and pavement marking, temporary traffic control, and ITS. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader, mentor junior staff, and work closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, context-sensitive solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or PTOE preferred.
• 10+ years of post-licensure experience in traffic and transportation engineering.
• Proven experience managing transportation projects and leading design teams.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, standards, and software tools (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, AutoCAD, MicroStation).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Experience working with federal, state, and local transportation agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering planning and design tasks across multiple projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client communications.
• Conduct investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, roadways, intersections, signage, signals, pavement markings, and transportation corridors to determine conformance with applicable rules and standards.
• Oversee the design of traffic control devices including quantities, cost estimates, and specifications for transportation construction bid packages for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Perform and review traffic operational and safety analyses.
• Prepare and present technical reports and findings to clients, agencies, and the public.
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff, fostering technical growth and collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Rich benefits programs
• Family-like culture
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Internal Ardurra Academy
• Industry-leading Leadership program
• Positive benefits and time-off programs
• Flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree