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Senior Traffic Engineer-Planner

STV


Job Location:

Dallas, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 146678 - 167632
Posted: 29 September 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sr Traffic Engineer / Planner

STV is looking for a Senior Traffic Engineer / Planner to help shape the future of mobility across North this role youll lead high-impact transportation planning and traffic engineering projects that improve how people move through growing communities across the DFW region.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of technical leadership client partnership team mentorship and practice growth. Youll work with clients such as TxDOT NCTCOG municipalities counties toll authorities and transit agencies on projects that are visible meaningful and connected to the regions long-term transportation needs.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering along with curiosity sound judgment and the ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations. Youll have the autonomy to lead projects guide project teams advise clients and help expand STVs transportation planning and traffic engineering presence in Texas.

Why STV

At STV youll find the best of both worlds: the resources and reach of a national firm paired with the opportunity to make a local impact in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Youll join a collaborative transportation team that values technical excellence mentorship practical problem-solving and giving people room to grow. If youre looking for a role where your ideas matter your leadership is visible and your work helps communities move safely and efficiently this is a strong next step.

What Youll Do

  • Lead corridor mobility transportation master planning traffic impact safety and multimodal studies for state regional and local clients.
  • Use data modeling and visualization tools to help clients understand transportation needs evaluate alternatives and make informed investment decisions.
  • Develop travel demand models traffic forecasts growth projections and scenario analyses using tools such as VISUM TransCAD ArcGIS Power BI Tableau and SQL-based datasets.
  • Conduct traffic operations safety and microsimulation analyses using HCM and HSM methodologies Synchro VISSIM SIDRA and related platforms.
  • Evaluate transit active transportation freight connectivity and emerging mobility strategies that support stronger more connected communities.
  • Serve as a project manager or technical lead guiding scope schedule budget quality and client satisfaction.
  • Prepare reports presentations and recommendations that clearly communicate technical findings to clients agencies and stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior staff support proposal and interview efforts and contribute to the continued growth of STVs Texas transportation practice.
  • Collaborate with roadway traffic design ITS transit environmental and planning professionals on multidisciplinary projects.

What Youll Bring

  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Transportation Engineering Planning or a related field.
  • 11 years of experience in transportation planning traffic engineering ITS/transportation technology or related consulting work.
  • Texas PE license.
  • Experience leading corridor transportation planning traffic operations safety multimodal or transit studies.
  • Ability to apply travel demand models transportation datasets GIS and visualization tools to solve problems and support decision-making.
  • A collaborative leadership style with experience managing projects guiding technical work and mentoring team members.
  • Strong writing presentation communication and client relationship skills.
  • Experience with traffic signal design ITS signing and pavement marking traffic control or roadway design is a plus.

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Compensation Range:

$146678.11 - $167632.13



STV offers the following benefits Health insurance including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Back-Up Dependent Care Parental Leave Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships


STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair equitable and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors including but not limited to geography education experience and/or certifications.


Not sure this role is the perfect match We encourage you to apply if STVs work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates dont always meet every qualification and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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