Traffic Engineering Section Lead

Were searching for an accomplished Traffic Engineering Section Lead to drive and expand our clients traffic-engineering practice throughout South Carolina. Youll combine technical excellence with strategic business developmentguiding complex traffic projects, mentoring a growing team, and strengthening relationships with SCDOT and other key stakeholders.

What Youll Do

• Practice Leadership & Growth

  • Shape the traffic groups strategic plan, identify market opportunities, and lead proposal efforts.

• Project & Technical Management

  • Oversee traffic studies, signal design, signing & pavement-marking plans, maintenance-of-traffic schemes, crash analyses, roadway lighting, and related deliverables.

  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and public agencies.

• People & Operations

  • Forecast resource needs, hire and onboard staff, perform performance reviews, and champion professional development.

  • Manage regional budgets, schedules, and QA/QC processes to ensure profitable, on-time delivery.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 10 + years of traffic-engineering design, planning, and analysis experience.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited).

• South Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

• In-depth knowledge of SCDOT policies, publications, and practices; proven experience delivering SCDOT projects.
• Proficiency with at least one traffic analysis/simulation tool (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, HCS, SIDRA).

• Strong client-facing communication skillswritten, verbal, and presentation.

• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Nice to Have

• PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer) certification.

• Existing network of South Carolina public-sector or municipal clients.

Working Environment

• Hybrid schedule (split between modern office space and remote work).

• Occasional travel for site visits, client meetings, and industry events.

• Collaborative culture focused on mentorship, innovation, and work-life balance.