Transportation Design Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Transportation Design Engineer Overview

Leads delivery of traffic engineering and transportation design projects, combining technical analysis, project management, and client coordination to improve traffic operations and safety across all modes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage traffic projects and components of larger transportation programs from start to finish
• Conduct traffic analysis, modeling, and forecasting (VISSIM, Synchro, SIDRA, etc.)
• Develop traffic studies, reports, and design plans (signals, signing, pavement markings)
• Identify safety issues and recommend mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams; present findings
• Oversee and mentor staff; ensure quality and timely delivery
• Support business development and proposal efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering; ~5+ years of transportation/traffic experience
• PE license (or ability to obtain in Nebraska)
• Experience with traffic studies, signal design, and safety analysis
• Proficiency in modeling/design tools (VISSIM, Synchro, MicroStation, OpenRoads)
• Strong communication, writing, and project management skills

Work Environment

• Collaborative office environment with a strong family feel and supportive culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) , a 401(k) match, performance-based bonuses, an employee assistance program, and a flexible spending account, supporting both professional growth and overall well-being.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Paid Volunteer Time-OffParental LeaveVacation and Sick LeavePaid HolidaysHealth/Dental/Life/LTD InsuranceTuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education ProgramsESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)401k MatchPerformance Based BonusesEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible spending account

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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