Traffic Design Project Manager, PE

Trilon Group

. Manage multiple traffic design projects, balancing scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client expectations.

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in traffic design project management, including traffic signal and control design, while effectively leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with NCDOT standards. Proficient in technical review and client communication, with a strong focus on quality and budget management.

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Traffic Design Project ManagementNCDOT ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicenseMicroStation or AutoCAD ProficiencyTraffic Signal and Control Design

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Hard Skills

Traffic DesignCost EstimatingEngineering CalculationsPlans and Specifications ReviewSite InspectionsField AssessmentsPavement Marking DesignSigning DesignProject CoordinationTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringClient CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer License in North Carolina

Industry Keywords

Transportation EngineeringTraffic ControlMultidisciplinary TeamsProject DeliveryQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple traffic design projects, balancing scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client expectations.
Lead traffic signal, traffic control, signing, and pavement marking design assignments.
Review engineering calculations, plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates for technical quality.
Coordinate the work of engineers, designers, CAD technicians, field staff, surveyors, and project partners.
Prepare scopes and fee proposals and support client communication throughout project delivery.
Conduct site inspections and field assessments, maintain clear documentation, and resolve design issues.
Supervise and mentor associates and interns while helping the team grow its technical capability.
Guide multidisciplinary teams and serve as a trusted technical partner on NCDOT and other public- and private-sector assignments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Active Professional Engineer license in North Carolina.
At least five years of progressively responsible transportation engineering experience, including work with NCDOT.
Hands-on experience with traffic signals, traffic control, signing and pavement markings, and cost estimating.
Proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD and the judgment to lead several projects at once.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation package
Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
401(k) Plan and Match
Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
Mentorship Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Parental Leave
Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
Variety of voluntary benefit options
Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
Company-furnished life insurance
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account
Sign-on bonus
Drug and Alcohol Free workplace
Equal Employment Opportunity employer
E-Verify employer