Sr. Project Engineer - Transportation

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFERLJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services. WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENTAt LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We're guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide: Employee-owned. Client-focused Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impactPOSITION OVERVIEW: As a Sr. Project Engineer at LJA Transportation, you will provide technical and engineering support while performing traffic and transportation systems analysis, planning, and design. You will manage and design traffic signal, signing, striping, illumination, ITS, and traffic control plan projects while supporting project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, and staff. You will also prepare traffic studies, support business development and project management activities, and mentor team members. A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:Providing technical and engineering support, including technical proposals and cost estimates Performing traffic and transportation systems analysis, planning, and design Determining project feasibility based on analysis of collected data Managing project performance to scope, schedule, and budget Managing the performance of project staff and providing technical oversight across multiple concurrent projects Managing and designing traffic signal projects, including signal timing, signing, striping, illumination, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and traffic control plans for TxDOT, counties, and local municipalities Preparing traffic studies, including traffic impact analyses for private clients, level of service analyses, travel demand modeling, signal warrant studies, and roadway safety studies Performing and overseeing QA/QC reviews of traffic engineering plans, studies, analyses, and technical deliverables Overseeing day-to-day operations of the group, including business development activities and project management responsibilities Mentoring engineers, EITs, and direct reports while providing technical guidance and conveying knowledge to others Collaborating with client agencies, including TxDOT, counties, local municipalities, and other public-sector clientsREQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Licensed as a Professional EngineerREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of 8 years' experience in the Traffic and Transportation field Experience completing engineering studies, including traffic impact analysis, signal warrant studies, and traffic management plans for private clients Experience using SYNCHROIDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:Experience with Micro Station ORDExperience with large-scale TxDOT projects Advanced skills in specialized software programs Technical training experience Experience using CORSIM, HCS, Trans CAD, VISSIM, and AGI32Proven experience handling multiple tasks and deadlinesLEVEL UP WITH LJAAt LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here. Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.