Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic Engineering

As a Registered Professional Engineer / Project Manager, you will lead projects for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems. This position will report to the Traffic & Planning Group Manager and will lead projects in the Greater Milwaukee market. Make an impact and grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence! We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will work closely with senior leaders throughout the Surface Transportation division to elevate our services and strengthen our reputation by shaping marketing strategies, nurturing relationships with clients and agency partners, identifying and tracking business opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and delivering impactful presentations and projects. Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project is optimized for cost efficiency and risk mitigation. Join us to make a tangible difference in the communities we serve, while advancing your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment. Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH Responsibilities Lead traffic related design and plan development (roundabouts, traffic signals, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, signing, striping, and lighting) Conduct analyses using simulation and modeling software Create production of plans, specifications and cost estimates Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints Establish work plans and staffing for project phases Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff Prepare reports, specifications, and communications Collaborate with Surface Transportation Group Managers and Vice President of Surface Transportation to track prospective business opportunities and cross-sell multi-disciplined consulting services and contributing to the creation of annual business/market development plans Conduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agencies Supervise design and technical development Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin Minimum of 5-10 years of related transportation experience Minimum of 3 years of experience managing multi-disciplined projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities Experience in projects related to design and/or plan development for roundabouts, traffic signals, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, signing, striping, and lighting Strong working knowledge and previous experience with CADD software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, etc.) Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write descriptive and technically accurate specifications and reports; Ability to participate in or lead project team meetings and client consultations Preferred Qualifications PTOE Certification or interest in attaining PTOE Certification Previous Design-Build experience Previous experience in developing and evaluating transportation system and corridor alternatives Previous experience with traffic operations analysis, forecasting, and modeling Working knowledge of traffic analysis software (Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, etc.) Professional registration in 2 or more states Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards. Comprehensive Benefits Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan 401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community. *Pre-Employment Screening* Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history. *Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies* TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.