Traffic Operations Design Engineer / Project Manager

Ardurra • Orlando, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ardurra is hiring a full-time Traffic Operations Design Engineer / Project Manager for its Traffic & Safety Team in Orlando, Florida. Depending on qualifications and experience, the position may be filled at the Project Engineer, Project Manager, or Senior Project Manager level. The role combines technical engineering and design with project delivery responsibilities for transportation projects, including signalization, signing and pavement markings, highway lighting, traffic control plans, and other transportation improvements.

The position includes preparing and reviewing engineering documents, coordinating design activities, and supporting project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and fee estimates. Responsibilities may also include monitoring project budgets and financial performance, managing client relationships and multidisciplinary teams, overseeing project delivery, and supporting business development, depending on the employee’s experience and position level. The ideal candidate has strong traffic operations design experience, particularly with FDOT and municipal transportation projects.

The Orlando office follows a hybrid work structure, allowing employees to work remotely some days with supervisor approval. Ardurra describes its culture as people-centric and family-like, with a focus on employee development through programs such as Ardurra Academy and its Leadership program, varied career paths, tools and resources, benefits, time off, and flexibility to support work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• At least 6 years of experience in transportation or traffic engineering, with an emphasis on traffic operations design.
• Experience preparing traffic signalization, signing and pavement marking, and/or highway lighting design plans.
• Experience with FDOT design standards, specifications, and project delivery requirements.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and relevant transportation design software.
• Experience preparing engineering plans, specifications, quantities, and construction cost estimates.
• Understanding of or experience managing project budgets, schedules, scopes of work, and engineering fee development.
• Strong technical problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate multiple assignments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience serving as a technical lead or task manager on FDOT or municipal transportation projects.
• Experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) design or Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO).
• Experience supporting project financial management, including labor budgets, fee estimates, and project forecasting.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and reviewing engineering deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience managing transportation engineering projects, maintaining client relationships, and supporting business development efforts.
• PTOE certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform traffic operations design for transportation projects, including signalization, signing and pavement markings, highway lighting, and traffic control plans.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, calculations, quantities, and construction cost estimates.
• Serve as a technical lead or task manager on assigned projects, coordinating design activities and ensuring deliverables meet project requirements.
• Develop or assist with developing project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and engineering fee estimates.
• Monitor project budgets, labor hours, expenses, and financial performance to support efficient project delivery.
• Identify and manage potential scope changes, schedule impacts, and budget concerns in coordination with project leadership, as applicable.
• Review design documents for compliance with FDOT standards, applicable regulations, and client requirements.
• Perform technical reviews and QA/QC of engineering plans and deliverables.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, drainage, utilities, and other transportation disciplines.
• Communicate with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders regarding technical design and project progress.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Support or lead proposals, project pursuits, and other business development activities depending on experience.
• Manage client relationships and oversee project delivery, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams, as appropriate for the position level.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Professional and career development through Ardurra Academy and the Leadership program.
• Multiple, varied career paths.
• Positive benefits and time-off programs.
• Work flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level