Traffic Engineering Group Lead

Traffic Engineering Group Lead

STVs Transportation team is seeking a Traffic Engineering Group Lead for our Fairfax VA or Washington DC office with hybrid/flexible work arrangements that support both collaboration and work-life balance. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity at a strong moment of growth for STVs traffic engineering practice backed by a growing pipeline of visible technically meaningful work across Bus Rapid Transit Vision Zero initiatives traffic signal modernization multimodal corridor improvements and complex MOT/TMP assignments. The right leader will have the opportunity to guide project delivery mentor growing technical talent strengthen client relationships and help shape transportation solutions across Virginia Washington DC and the surrounding region.

n this role you will lead task-order and small to mid-sized transportation projects from planning through final design while overseeing design production coordinating multidisciplinary teams supporting business development and serving as a trusted partner to clients and agencies including VDOT DDOT and local jurisdictions. This position is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who enjoys developing people solving complex mobility and safety challenges and delivering projects that make communities more connected efficient and resilient.

Key Leadership Skills:

• Project Leadership: Lead task orders manage schedules and budgets and guide projects from planning through final design.
• Team Mentorship: Delegate effectively support junior engineers and help develop the next generation of traffic engineering talent.
• Client Partnership: Build trusted relationships with agency clients stakeholders and project teams.
• Technical Quality: Provide oversight quality checks and sound engineering judgment across traffic studies and design deliverables.
• Business Development Support: Contribute to scopes level-of-effort planning proposals and pursuit strategy.

What Youll Do:

• Lead task orders and small to mid-sized traffic and transportation projects from planning through final design for VDOT DDOT and other local jurisdictions.
• Oversee and quality check traffic studies and design plans including horizontal and vertical alignment construction staging traffic signal design lighting signing and pavement markings and MOT/TTC design packages.
• Manage design production efforts delegate work effectively and mentor junior engineers to support technical growth and project success.
• Support Vision Zero safety mobility and multimodal transportation improvements that enhance communities across the region.
• Develop technical reports specifications cost estimates project phasing concepts and bid package materials aligned with available funding and client goals.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule within budget and in alignment with client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients agency stakeholders technical staff and project managers.
• Support business development through scope development level-of-effort planning technical and cost proposal preparation and pursuit strategy.
• Represent STV through client service efforts industry events and participation in professional organizations.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
• Current PE in Virginia or the ability to obtain Virginia reciprocity within 6 months of hire
• PTOE RSP or Virginia Advanced Work Zone Certification is a plus.
• Ideally 10 years of traffic engineering experience though candidates with 8 years and strong design project management staff leadership and transportation project delivery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience developing schedules task lists budgets scopes and staffing plans to achieve project milestones.
• Experience with CAD/design tools such as MicroStation Civil 3D AutoTURN GuideSIGN or similar platforms; candidates do not need experience with every listed program if they bring strong technical fundamentals and the ability to learn new tools.
• Familiarity with traffic analysis software such as HCS Synchro VISSIM CORSIM SIDRA or comparable programs with a willingness to learn STVs preferred tools and workflows.
• Exposure to transportation planning and photometric software such as TransCAD CUBE and AGi32 is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MUTCD VDOT Road Design Manual Virginia Work Area Protection Manual and ADA/PROWAG pedestrian design requirements.
• Strong communication collaboration and client engagement skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly.

Why STV

At STV youll have the opportunity to lead meaningful transportation projects that improve safety mobility and quality of life in the communities we serve. You will join a collaborative team with the resources of a national firm the responsiveness of a local office flexible work arrangements and continued momentum across the Mid-Atlantic region.

This role gives you the platform to be more than a technical contributoryoull help lead people influence project strategy build trusted client partnerships and play a visible role in growing STVs traffic engineering practice. If you are looking for a leadership opportunity where your technical expertise client relationships and mentorship can make a lasting impact STV offers the environment to do your best work and continue advancing your career.

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Compensation Range:

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 (starting at 16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) 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.