Traffic Group Manager

Alliant Engineering • Salt Lake City, UT

17d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a rare opportunity to build, lead, and shape a growing traffic engineering practice in one of the Mountain West’s most dynamic transportation markets. As Traffic Engineering Group Manager, you’ll lead Alliant’s traffic team in our Salt Lake City office - setting the vision, growing the business, and mentoring the next generation of traffic engineers. You’ll combine technical leadership, people development, and client engagement to deliver meaningful projects that improve safety, mobility, and community outcomes across Utah. We’re looking for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution - someone who enjoys developing teams just as much as delivering high‑quality traffic engineering solutions. You’ll play a visible role in expanding our presence with UDOT, local agencies, and private clients while helping define how our traffic group grows in the region.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and an active Utah PE license
• 15+ years of traffic engineering experience, including leading projects and developing teams
• Deep knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, and state and national standards
• A strong track record of mentoring, coaching, and developing engineering staff
• The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to clients, stakeholders, and the public
• A consistent commitment to delivering high‑quality work on schedule
• Hands‑on experience with traffic analysis and modeling tools such as VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, and/or StreetLight
• Working knowledge of Bentley‑based design platforms including MicroStation, GEOPAK (V8i), OpenRoads Designer, and/or InRoads
• Comfort operating in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the organizational skills needed to lead multiple initiatives
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with alternative delivery methods (design‑build, PDB, CM/GC, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Establish the vision and strategy for a successful, growing traffic engineering group in Salt Lake City
• Lead the delivery of traffic engineering and ITS services for public and private clients
• Set and manage group goals, KPIs, and budgets while maintaining a strong culture of quality and accountability
• Recruit, hire, and retain exceptional traffic engineering professionals at all experience levels
• Coach, mentor, and support staff growth through hands‑on leadership and career development
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performing team environment where engineers can do their best work
• Build and maintain strong relationships with UDOT, local agencies, developers, and industry partners
• Participate in business development efforts including client discovery, proposals, interviews, and pursuits
• Collaborate with other disciplines and consulting partners to expand opportunities and deliver integrated solutions
• Lead and manage traffic engineering projects from concept through delivery, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget performance
• Prepare and/or oversee traffic analysis and design including: Signing and pavement marking analysis and design, Signal warrants, analysis, design, and timing, Roadway lighting analysis and design, Traffic operations studies and safety studies, Traffic Control and Maintenance of Traffic design, ITS systems analysis and design
• Oversee traffic modeling and analysis efforts, including forecasting and microsimulation (VISSIM/CORSIM)
• Review and approve contracts, scopes, budgets, schedules, technical deliverables, and quality management plans
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, staff, and leadership

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
• Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs and Competitions
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Work Environment
• Paid Professional Development and Training
• Community Involvement/Charity Events
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees