Senior Traffic Engineer

Merrick & Company•Tampa, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Merrick & Company is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to manage and perform traffic engineering services for public- and private-sector clients. The role leads traffic engineering projects for development and public infrastructure, including supervising traffic data collection, conducting traffic impact and operational analyses, developing traffic models, evaluating roadway capacity and intersection operations, and preparing access, circulation, and transportation planning studies. The engineer provides technical leadership on residential, commercial, retail, educational, institutional, and mixed-use developments, and develops solutions for traffic circulation, access, safety, and mobility needs. The position also includes project and departmental management, client coordination, agency approvals, staff supervision, and oversight of traffic engineering services across multiple office locations. Business development is a key requirement: the Senior Traffic Engineer develops and maintains client relationships, identifies opportunities, expands Merrick’s presence in public- and private-sector markets, supports project pursuits, contributes to proposals and presentations, and collaborates with other Merrick teams on strategic partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
10 or more years of experience as a Transportation/Roadway Engineer or Project Manager.
Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Self-starter who is detail-oriented, proactive, and takes ownership of their work.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Proficiency with MicroStation using the latest FDOT CADD requirements, GEOPAK, GuideSIGN, and AutoTURN.
Familiarity with FDOT design project delivery.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer (3D modeling).

Responsibilities

Lead and manage traffic engineering projects for public- and private-sector clients.
Supervise traffic data collection and analyze traffic volumes, patterns, and operational conditions.
Prepare and oversee traffic impact studies, traffic circulation analyses, access studies, and transportation planning evaluations.
Conduct traffic operational analyses using Synchro and other traffic modeling and analysis tools.
Evaluate roadway capacity, intersection operations, access modifications, drive-through queues, and off-site transportation improvements.
Provide traffic engineering support for residential, commercial, retail, educational, institutional, and large-scale mixed-use developments, as well as public infrastructure projects.
Manage project teams and provide technical guidance and oversight to traffic engineering staff.
Serve as a primary traffic engineering contact for clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
Coordinate with local and state agencies to obtain project approvals and address transportation-related requirements.
Support development and implementation of transportation policies, mobility fees, concurrency requirements, and traffic analysis guidelines.
Provide technical expertise on roadway improvements, transportation circulation, wayfinding, and access management.
Manage departmental operations and oversee traffic engineering services across multiple office locations.
Develop and maintain client relationships, identify business opportunities, and expand Merrick’s presence in public- and private-sector markets.
Network with clients and industry partners; participate in proposal development and client presentations; identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships; and collaborate on strategic teaming opportunities and project pursuits.