Senior Civil Engineer Traffic & Transportation

Senior Civil/Traffic Engineer – Project Lead | Herndon, Virginia Beach, Richmond, VA

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + ESOP
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Herndon, VA | Virginia Beach, VA | Richmond, VA

About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Civil/Traffic Engineer to lead and manage civil engineering and traffic design projects across Virginia. This is a leadership role ideal for an experienced engineer with 15+ years of civil engineering experience, including multi-project oversight, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering innovative solutions for medium to large-scale infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of multiple civil/traffic projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, SYNCHRO, HCS, and other discipline-specific software.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and clients to provide engineering solutions, recommendations, and technical guidance.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, sharing best practices and advanced engineering knowledge.
• Conduct design computations, quality reviews, and cross-disciplinary project coordination.
• Assist with scope development, scheduling, and budget management to meet project deadlines.
• Attend client meetings, contribute to proposals, and support business development initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 15+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, with leadership in traffic design projects.
• Proficient in civil engineering software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of traffic analysis, traffic signal systems, and regulatory standards (MUTCD).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Discipline-specific certifications (PTOE, IMSA, etc.).
• Experience with county or state-level clients.

Why Join Us:
Work with a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, where your expertise shapes projects, teams, and client success. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, mentor emerging talent, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure development in Virginia.