Traffic Operations Lead

Moffatt & Nichol•Lake Mary, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer for their Orlando office to serve as an industry-recognized technical leader directing major traffic engineering programs, including signal systems, ITS, and corridor and safety studies, across the state, US, and internationally. This individual-contributor role involves shaping long-term technical strategy, setting industry standards, mentoring junior engineers, managing client relationships, and driving business strategy for the discipline. The role operates with full autonomy, making authoritative decisions, while formal management responsibility lies with the Director, Transportation Engineering track.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Transportation, or Traffic Engineering
18+ years of experience in traffic engineering (an advanced degree may reduce the years required)
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in the state of Florida
Extensive and diversified knowledge across traffic engineering principles and methods, including signal design, traffic control systems, ITS, and traffic operations
Recognized for innovation in traffic engineering methodology or emerging technical areas
Expert in managing complex traffic engineering programs across the US and internationally
Proficiency with AutoCAD and traffic modeling and analysis software (such as Synchro, HCS, or VISSIM)
Strong professional network with municipal, state, and federal DOT and regulatory agency staff
Ability to set internal and industry standards for technical approaches and methods in transportation engineering
All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Nice To Haves

Recognized contribution to industry bodies or transportation forums

Responsibilities

Set internal and industry standards for technical approaches and methods in traffic engineering.
Apply extensive and diversified knowledge across traffic engineering principles and methods, including signal design, traffic control systems, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
Manage a variety of complex traffic engineering programs across the state, the US, and potentially internationally.
Direct traffic impact studies, capacity and operations analyses, and corridor/intersection safety evaluations from preliminary through final design.
Maintain and establish working relationships with regulatory agencies, local government, state DOTs, and private clients, supported by a strong professional network with municipal, state, and federal DOT and regulatory agency staff.
Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing signal timing plans, traffic control plans, and signing and pavement markings plans.
Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages; coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers; identify schedule and cost variances and implement recommendations for corrective action.

Benefits

Comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package with low employee contributions
Family coverage is available
Low-deductible plan available
Generous HSA match
Wellness Program (with financial incentives)
Monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists
Access to a Healthwise Pharmacist
Mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level)
Paid Holidays (7)
Floating holiday
401(k) match
Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Training opportunities
Leadership Development Program
Formal Mentoring program
Active YP (Young Professionals) group
Pet Insurance