Transportation Design Project Manager

Description
- Works on and manages a range of projects, including small to mid-sized traffic engineering projects, traffic engineering tasks and/or larger multi-disciplinary projects
- Responsible for overseeing data collection, technical analyses, and written documentation
- Perform technical traffic analysis to identify traffic operations and safety related deficiencies for all modes
- Develop travel demand forecasts for current and future conditions
- Applies microsimulation, (e.g. VISSIM, Trans Modeler) and/or capacity analysis (e.g. Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA), modeling software and equipment to prepare engineering and traffic report documents
- Participates in and presents project findings in writing and at client meetings, technical group gatherings, and day or evening public meetings/hearings
- Identify mitigation alternatives or safety countermeasures to correct deficiencies for current and future traffic conditions
- Evaluate alternatives and document measures of effectiveness to recommend proposed improvements
- Traffic Design - Development of alternatives and design/construction plans to maintain traffic during construction of transportation improvements
- Signing, pavement marking, and traffic signal design - prepare design/ construction documents for permanent signing, pavement marking, and traffic signal plans based on MUTCD guidance and standards
- Participates in business development efforts and assists with mentoring and project-related management of staff
- Oversees and directs the analytical work of other engineers and planners
- Assist in the development of proposals to secure new business for traffic related work and as part of multi-discipline projects
- Knowledge of traffic engineering guidance documents (e.g. MUTCD, ITE, NACTO, AASHTO) and industry best practices.
- Ability to manage traffic engineering projects from start to finish and participate in management of larger multi-disciplinary projects.
Skills
Civil engineering, Civil, Project management, Transportation, professional engineer, microstation, openroads
Top Skills Details
Civil engineering,Civil,Project management,Transportation,professional engineer,microstation,openroads
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program. Master's degree or Equivalent. (Required)
5 years of experience (required) in transportation operations and safety roles with specific experience preparing traffic impact analyses, safety studies, signal & communications designs, signal timings, and/or major feasibility studies.
Professional Engineering License (Required)
Professional Transportation Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification (Required) and Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification is a plus.
Engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
High level of energy; great at problem solving.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong technical/qualitative writing ability.
Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Yankton, SD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $110000.00/yr.
Paid Volunteer Time-Off Parental Leave Vacation and Sick Leave Paid Holidays Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) 401k Match Performance Based Bonuses Employee Assistance Program Flexible spending account
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Yankton,SD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.
About Actalent


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