Sr. Project Engineer - Transportation

LJA•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

As a Sr. Project Engineer at LJA Transportation, you will provide technical and engineering support while performing traffic and transportation systems analysis, planning, and design. You will manage and design traffic signal, signing, striping, illumination, ITS, and traffic control plan projects while supporting project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, and staff. You will also prepare traffic studies, support business development and project management activities, and mentor team members.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
Licensed as a Professional Engineer
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the Traffic and Transportation field
Experience completing engineering studies, including traffic impact analysis, signal warrant studies, and traffic management plans for private clients
Experience using SYNCHRO

Nice To Haves

Experience with MicroStation ORD
Experience with large-scale TxDOT projects
Advanced skills in specialized software programs
Technical training experience
Experience using CORSIM, HCS, Trans CAD, VISSIM, and AGI32
Proven experience handling multiple tasks and deadlines

Responsibilities

Providing technical and engineering support, including technical proposals and cost estimates
Performing traffic and transportation systems analysis, planning, and design
Determining project feasibility based on analysis of collected data
Managing project performance to scope, schedule, and budget
Managing the performance of project staff and providing technical oversight across multiple concurrent projects
Managing and designing traffic signal projects, including signal timing, signing, striping, illumination, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and traffic control plans for TxDOT, counties, and local municipalities
Preparing traffic studies, including traffic impact analyses for private clients, level of service analyses, travel demand modeling, signal warrant studies, and roadway safety studies
Performing and overseeing QA/QC reviews of traffic engineering plans, studies, analyses, and technical deliverables
Overseeing day-to-day operations of the group, including business development activities and project management responsibilities
Mentoring engineers, EITs, and direct reports while providing technical guidance and conveying knowledge to others
Collaborating with client agencies, including TxDOT, counties, local municipalities, and other public-sector clients

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.