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DDG · 2 weeks ago

Engineering Manager – Transportation

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

DDG is seeking an Engineering Manager for Transportation to join their municipal services team. This role involves planning, conceptual design, and managing transportation infrastructure projects while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee traffic studies, transportation modeling, and system evaluations, ensuring that analyses, intersection designs, and public transportation assessments align with best practices, regulatory standards, and municipal goals

Lead and manage transportation infrastructure projects from conception through to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met

Coordinate with other engineers, architects, planners, and contractors to ensure project success

Manage the transportation engineering team, providing leadership, and oversight to staff responsible for conducting traffic flow analyses, transportation system evaluations, and the development of mobility solutions

Analyze transportation data to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance efficiency and safety

Work closely with government agencies, stakeholders, and public entities to ensure projects meet legal and environmental requirements

Prepare reports, proposals, and presentations for municipal client, government agencies, and city leadership

Respond to public concerns and address community-related issues related to transportation projects and existing traffic concerns

Monitor the progress of construction projects, ensuring that designs are followed and that safety protocols are adhered to with the assistance of others on the team

Conduct site observations and provide recommendations for adjustments during construction to meet project goals

Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices for transportation engineering

Coordinate signal operations, traffic improvements, safety analyses, and corridor studies to enhance transportation system performance

Review plans prepared by external consultants for public roadway improvements, ensuring compliance with design standards and regulatory requirements

Prepare Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and related procurement documents for transportation projects to be issued for public bid, in accordance with applicable policies and regulations

Participate in public meetings and workshops to discuss transportation projects, issues, studies, and development proposals with community residents and other stakeholders, providing technical insights and addressing concerns

Lead the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans for the municipal transportation system, while advising municipal leadership on best practices, policy considerations, and investment strategies to ensure the transportation network effectively serves future community needs

Assist in reviewing, updating, and enhancing the City’s transportation-related Standards, Specifications, and Code to ensure they reflect best practices, regulatory requirements, and long-term mobility and safety goals

Serve as Responsible Charge Representative on behalf of the City for public roadway projects, ensuring they meet all design, regulatory, and quality standards

Qualification

Transportation planningTraffic flow analysisRoad design principlesEngineering softwareTraffic modeling softwareGIS toolsProfessional Engineer (PE)Analytical skillsEnvironmental regulationsSafety regulationsTraffic simulation toolsTraffic data collectionProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTime management