Senior Engineer / Project Manager

Project Manager

Traffic Signals, Roadway Lighting, Signing & Pavement Marking | Florida

The opportunity

A transportation engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Professional Engineer to lead the design of traffic signals, roadway lighting, signing and pavement markings for projects across Florida.

You will take responsibility for construction plan development from concept through final design, submission and permitting. The role calls for strong technical capability, the ability to work independently and detailed knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards and processes.

Key responsibilities

• Produce and oversee complete construction plan packages covering traffic signals, roadwaylighting, signing and pavement markings.

• Develop traffic signal designs, including layouts, phasing, equipment requirements andsupporting calculations.

• Design roadway lighting systems, preparing lighting layouts and photometric analyses.

• Prepare signing and pavement marking designs that meet FDOT and local agency requirements.

• Develop engineering calculations, quantities, specifications, cost estimates and associated technical documentation.

• Coordinate permit applications and secure the necessary agency approvals.

• Check designs against applicable FDOT procedures, criteria, standards and specifications.

• Liaise with clients, public agencies, utility providers and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Carry out technical and quality reviews to confirm accuracy, constructability and compliance.

• Guide and mentor junior engineers and designers as required.

• Manage project tasks, schedules, budgets and deliverables.

Education & professional registration

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Current Florida Professional Engineer (PE) licence, or eligibility to obtain Florida licensure through reciprocity.

Technical experience & capabilities

• 10+ years of relevant transportation engineering experience is preferred, with demonstrated expertise in traffic signals, roadway lighting, signing and pavement markings.

• Ability to independently produce complete construction plan sets from initial design throughfinal submission.

• Strong understanding of FDOT design procedures, criteria, standards, specifications and permitting requirements.

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant transportation design software.

• Experience using AGi32, Visual Lighting or comparable roadway lighting analysis and design software.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence performing engineering calculations.

• Effective technical, organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to balance competing priorities and coordinate effectively with clients, agencies and project teams.

Additional experience valued

• Delivery of transportation projects for FDOT and Florida municipalities or counties.

• Coordination of permits and approvals with FDOT and other public agencies.

• Technical oversight, quality assurance and quality control, or mentoring junior colleagues.

• Experience working on multidisciplinary roadway and transportation design projects.

Compensation & benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience, plus bonus eligibility.

• Employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance.

• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment cover.

• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting.

• Option to work remotely up to two days per week.

• Professional development assistance.

• Generous paid time off, seven paid company holidays and an additional five paid days between Christmas and New Year.

Additional information

Occasional travel to other offices may be required for meetings, events or collaborative projects.

Duties may occasionally involve standing, walking, bending and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Responsibilities may evolve with business needs.

The employer provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities.