Sr. Traffic Engineer, Smart Mobility

Overview Sr. Traffic Engineer, Smart Mobility – Ontario or Tustin, CA. The Smart Mobility Practice is seeking a Sr. Traffic Engineer in Ontario or Tustin, CA. This role focuses on traffic engineering design and analysis, technical leadership, business development, and contributing to the delivery of complex transportation infrastructure focused on Caltrans District 8 or 12. As a traffic engineering leader, this position will manage project design teams and tasks for transportation projects that may involve traffic signals, signing, striping, temporary traffic control, and ITS communications. The position will also have the opportunity to supervise and mentor team members and help grow the California team and overall DEA Smart Mobility practice. What You’ll Do Project Delivery: Managing traffic engineering design and/or analysis tasks or projects of varying degrees including scope, schedule, budget, Quality Management, and financial management with the ability to stamp project plans. Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and task leadership for transportation projects and collaborate with Smart Mobility leaders in other markets and across DEA's diverse business units, markets, and technical practices to assist with staffing to fulfill project and business development opportunities. Business Development: Assist in cultivating and maintaining effective client relationships to support business development opportunities. Staff Development: Promote employee development, provide mentoring and training for junior staff. Talent Management: Assist the Smart Mobility team to attract, develop, and retain top talent. What You Bring Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering from an accredited institution. Current Professional Civil (PE) License in California. Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in traffic engineering, demonstrating hands-on expertise in traffic engineering design and analysis. Collaborative team player who communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Takes ownership and shows initiative in delivering high-quality work. Preferred Qualifications: Recent and relevant project experience with Caltrans District 8 or 12 with delivery of complex transportation infrastructure Experience leading project teams Experience training others in fundamentals of traffic design tasks Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field What We Offer We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments. Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities. Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off! Retirement: 401k plan Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement Potential salary range: $125,000 - $166,000 The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Potential office locations include: Ontario, CA; Tustin, CA. #J-18808-Ljbffr David Evans and Associates, Inc.