Senior Traffic Project Engineer

Position Senior Traffic Project Engineer – Transportation Engineering team in Orlando or Tampa, Florida. Department Transportation Location Tampa, FL About the job The Senior Traffic Project Engineer is responsible for assisting in leading, managing, and executing traffic engineering projects across both public and private sectors. The role combines technical expertise in traffic analysis and design with strong project management and leadership skills. The position involves overseeing traffic impact studies, design development, and operational analyses while mentoring team members, supporting business development, and ensuring high‑quality deliverables for CPH clients. Traffic Engineering & Technical Oversight Lead preparation and review of Traffic Impact Analyses, Traffic Operations and Safety Studies, and Capacity and Safety Analyses. Conduct and oversee signal design, signal warrant analyses, timing/retiming studies, roundabout analyses, and turn lane queue evaluations. Perform and interpret traffic modeling, forecasting, and travel demand analyses using Synchro, HCS, SIDRA, and FSUTMS (or equivalent tools). Ensure all designs and analyses comply with applicable NCDOT, MUTCD, and local standards. Coordinate with surveyors, CAD designers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration of traffic design into broader civil projects. Supervise and review the production of technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Project Management Manage multiple concurrent traffic engineering projects. Track project costs, schedules, deliverables, and performance metrics to ensure successful completion within scope and budget. Prepare and review proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates, and participate in contract negotiations. Represent CPH in public meetings, client presentations, and technical reviews as required. Provide technical quality control for all deliverables. Leadership & Mentorship Provide daily leadership to the traffic engineering and design teams. Mentor and coach the transportation team, fostering professional growth and technical proficiency. Conduct performance evaluations and support career development planning for staff. Promote a collaborative, high‑performance work culture centered on integrity, accountability, and innovation. Contribute to recruitment and retention by maintaining CPH’s reputation as a career‑growth organization. Requirements Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles, traffic control devices, signal design, and safety standards. Proficiency in Synchro, SIDRA, HCS, FSUTMS, and AutoCAD and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD). Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Deltek VantagePoint, and Smartsheet or similar project management tools. Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to lead teams, coordinate with clients, and manage complex, multi‑phase projects. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the state of Florida (required). Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) is preferred. 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in traffic design, analysis, and project management. Proven experience with public agencies, including FDOT. Demonstrated success leading projects and mentoring junior staff. Compensation & Benefits Dependent upon experience. CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long‑Term Disability with a quality insurance company. Company paid Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability. 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave. CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr CPH