Principal, Design Team

TEIPlanning +Designis a transportation-focused consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative, people-centered mobility solutions. We work closely with public agencies, municipalities, and private clients across Texas and beyond. Our team thrives on collaboration, technical excellence, and meaningful impact on communities. Position Summary Principals at TEI are senior leaders who serve as the backbone of our project delivery, client relationships, and firm growth. A Principal is expected todemonstrateleadership across three core areas: Project Leadership — Leads project teams as Principal-in-Charge(PIC),Project Manager,ProjectAdvisor, oranotherdefined role. Responsible for overseeing all project-related work,maintaininghigh-quality deliverables through QA/QC processes, managing client relationships, and ensuring contract compliance from proposal through close-out. Firm Leadership — Actively generates new and repeat work aligned with TEI’s strategic vision. Holds a leadership position (Office Lead, Practice Lead, and/or Development Lead) and works collaboratively with Executive leadership on financial goals, strategic planning, and company-wide resource allocation. Client & Mentor Leadership — Maintains deep relationships with key clients and strategic partners. Guides andmentorsalllevels of staff, articulates TEI’s core values, and actively transfers knowledge and client relationships to the next generation of firm leaders. Key Responsibilities Lead project teams as PIC,Project Manager,ProjectAdvisor, or other appropriate role depending on project size and scope Oversee and review work product from all team members assigned to a project Train, support, and guide team members throughout project execution Implement QA/QC processes that ensure consistently high-quality deliverables Develop and manage client relationships, proactively addressing client needs Serve as the primary responsible party for project proposals and contracts (with Executive Team support); contracts and proposals are signed by Principal or higher Understand all contract elements to ensure alignment, compliance, and proper billing Finalize project proposals, fees, and budgets Monitor and manage project execution, both technical and financial, throughout project lifecycle Guide staff on project billing procedures, processes, and standards Apply project management best practices for consistency (e.g., Project Diary) Responsible for generating work with new and existing clients that aligns with TEI’s strategic vision Lead proposals and/or business development efforts appropriate to project topic and role; include leading client interviews and presentations Hold a firm leadership position such as Office Lead, Practice Lead, and/or Development Lead Maintain awareness and support of all company projects; work as a team to allocate time and resources to achieve company goals Collaborate with Executive leadership on strategic planning and firm-wide visioning Work with other Principals and Executive leadership to ensure company financial goals are met through backlog generation and revenue growth Serve as a recognized firm leader on key technical or industry topics; promote these competencies internally and to clients Develop and execute the annual Professional Review Process Maintain key client relationships — serving as a trusted resource who understands and actively helps implement client goals and objectives Develop and maintain key strategic partnership relationships and agency executive connections Guide and support all staff — recognizing individual attributes and mentoring toward development goals Articulate and model TEI’s core values and culture of teamwork and collaboration Promote industry innovation and national best practices to staff internally Oversee and ensure consistent application of TEI internal guidelines Support the Executive Team on company-wide staffing strategies and decisions Train the next level of leaders — actively transfer knowledge and client relationships to Principal Associates Serve as and support other employee Development Managers in gathering, synthesizing, and sharing productive feedback on staff members to ensure staff development Examples of Projects & Responsibilities Depending on your area of expertise and the projects you lead, your work at TEI may include: Leading intersection and corridor traffic analyses Directing microsimulation of isolated intersections, corridors, and area-wide networks Guiding development of roadway cross-sections, schematic design, and PS&E production Reviewing site development plans and overseeing Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) reports Leading optimization of traffic signal timing plans, including priority and pre-emption strategies Identifying and analyzing safety improvements using the Highway Safety Manual and related tools Directing detailed design of traffic signals, bikeways, pedestrian facilities, transit stops, and safety-focused intersection improvements Establishing and enforcing project management standards and best practices across your teams Collaborating firm-wide to appropriately staff projects and manage client commitments Qualifications TEI Principals bring a comprehensive, practical command of transportation planning and engineering — with the analytical judgment, leadership presence, and client acumen to deliver complex projects and grow the firm. Successful candidates will havedemonstrated experience in several of the following areas: Technical Expertise Traffic signal timing plans and phasing optimization Trip generation analysis for mixed-use and complex facilities Microsimulation of transportation facilities (VISSIM or comparable) Intersection design including signalized intersections, innovative intersections, and roundabouts Proficiency with industry standards and guides including MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, AASHTO and TxDOT Design Standards, and NACTO Design Guides Required Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas, or ability to obtain Texas reciprocity within six months 10+ years of transportation engineering or planning experience, with significant project management and business development responsibility Experience leading the development of project PS&E packages Experience providing construction phase services for self-designed projects Proven ability to lead and grow client relationships and generate new work Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing staff Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam Proficiency in MicroStation and/or other CAD software Proficiency in traffic modeling software (e.g., Synchro and/or VISTRO) Experience with VISSIM and Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus Why TEI? At TEI,ourPrincipalsare more than senior staff — theywork alongside a passionate team of engineers, planners and innovators to helpset the tone for ourculture,developclient relationshipsand selection of the projects we choose to work on in the communities that we live in.We offer competitive compensation,benefitsanda voice in firm strategy, to build a platform forthe career and team you envision. #J-18808-Ljbffr Traffic Engineers, Inc.