Manager of Transportation Systems and Engineering

Description

• Guide technical teams in delivering high-quality work on-time and within budget, providing expert-level QA/QC across a broad portfolio of traffic engineering work.
• Lead complex traffic engineering and transportation planning projects, including corridor studies, safety analysis, traffic impact analyses, and traffic signal designs.
• Cultivate and grow relationships with NCDOT, SCDOT, regional/local governments (e.g., CDOT, CRTPO), and private developers, aligning service offerings with client needs.
• Support and lead field operations including signal inspections, crash data analysis, operational reviews, and implementation of countermeasure strategies.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of engineers and planners, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Lead proposal development, pricing strategies, and pursuit activities to secure new work and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Manage multimodal traffic and safety projects involving the design of traffic control devices, ITS elements, and operational improvements that prioritize safety, equity, and mobility for all users.
• Serve as the strategic leader for the Transportation Systems group in Charlotte, with responsibility for business development, client management, and project execution.

Requirements

• Thought leadership in evolving areas of transportation technology, connected vehicles, and data-driven safety improvements.
• Advanced proficiency in traffic signal design, safety and operations analysis, traffic impact studies, and multimodal planning.
• Proven leadership in developing and executing business development strategies within the transportation engineering market.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regionally as needed.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina (or ability to obtain within 3 months).
• Strong experience in traffic engineering tools and software, including Synchro, VISSIM, AutoCAD/MicroStation, and traffic modeling applications.
• Deep knowledge of Charlotte region transportation operations, planning, and policy, including CDOT, NCDOT, SCDOT, and other municipal processes.
• Demonstrated success in business development, including winning work with DOTs, municipalities, and private-sector clients.
• Ability to oversee multidisciplinary teams and manage complex project portfolios.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage clients, stakeholders, and the public.
• 11-15+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or related field
• Strong portfolio of projects in traffic signal systems, corridor studies, safety, and transportation technology.
• Up-to-date understanding of federal, state, and local design standards, MUTCD, and transportation safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance