Senior Professional Engineer – Project Manager, Traffic Engineering

TKDA

. Lead traffic engineering projects in traffic design, traffic operations, or both .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in traffic engineering project leadership, including traffic design and operations, while effectively managing project scope, schedule, and budget. Proven ability to mentor staff, develop client relationships, and secure new project opportunities within the transportation sector.

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Traffic Engineering Project LeadershipProfessional Engineer Registration in WisconsinBusiness Development in TransportationTraffic Design and Operations ExpertiseMentoring and Technical Oversight

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Hard Skills

Traffic DesignTraffic OperationsProject ManagementCost EstimationTechnical DirectionMultidisciplinary CoordinationProposal DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementTechnical OversightStaff Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CoordinationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Bentley OpenRoads DesignerAutoCAD Civil 3DSynchro/SimTrafficHighway Capacity Software (HCS)VissimRodelSIDRAMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer Registration

Industry Keywords

Traffic EngineeringTransportation SolutionsProject DeliverySafety and MobilityClient Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead traffic engineering projects in traffic design, traffic operations, or both
Oversee plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical memoranda, and reports
Provide technical direction and quality oversight
Develop project work plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans
Manage delivery and coordinate with clients, agencies, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary teams
Monitor scope, schedule, budget, and technical risks
Coordinate workloads and priorities across technical staff
Direct and coordinate engineers, designers, and technicians
Mentor junior staff and support technical and professional development
Build and maintain relationships with transportation agencies and industry partners
Identify, pursue, and help secure new project opportunities
Lead or support proposal development, interviews, and pursuit strategies
Represent TKDA in client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations
Partner with the Regional Vice President and Traffic Group Manager to grow TKDA’s transportation presence
Deliver transportation solutions improving safety and mobility throughout Wisconsin and across the country

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
Professional Engineer registration in Wisconsin, or ability to obtain registration within six months of employment
Minimum of 10 years of traffic engineering or related transportation experience
Experience leading traffic engineering projects in traffic design, traffic operations, or both, including multidisciplinary coordination through planning, design, and/or construction
Experience managing multiple projects, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, client coordination, project delivery, and technical staff workloads
Experience mentoring staff, providing technical oversight, and supporting technical development
Business development experience involving client relationship management, opportunity identification, proposal development, interviews, or related activities, with demonstrated success securing new project opportunities
Experience in traffic design and/or traffic operations
Working knowledge of Bentley OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD Civil 3D for traffic design
Working knowledge of Synchro/SimTraffic, Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Vissim, Rodel, SIDRA, or similar analysis software for traffic operations
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Candidates must currently reside or plan to relocate within regular commuting distance of the Milwaukee office
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
Required pre-employment background screening, including Social Security, education, criminal conviction, and driving history verification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Discretionary annual incentive bonuses
Monthly employer HSA contributions for eligible plans
Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), funded by company profits
Paid time off based on professional experience
Eight paid holidays per year
100% employee-owned firm
Hybrid work environment: Tuesday–Thursday in-office; Monday and Friday work from home