Key Talent Solutions · 9 hours ago
Senior Traffic Engineer
Hampton Roads, Virginia Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $170K/yr
15+ years expKey Talent Solutions is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to serve as a Technical Lead and Subject Matter Expert for complex transportation projects in the Hampton Roads region. This role involves leading traffic operations, safety, and mobility studies while ensuring technical excellence and mentorship within the team.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Carrie Richardson
Responsibilities
Lead traffic operations, safety, and mobility studies for public-sector transportation clients
Direct traffic analysis, modeling, and simulation for intersections, corridors, and interchanges
Utilize tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, VISUM, TransModeler, and HCS to evaluate system performance
Design and oversee traffic control devices including signals, signage, pavement markings, lighting, and work zone traffic control
Apply MUTCD, AASHTO, Highway Capacity Manual, and Highway Safety Manual standards
Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and QA/QC
Serve as a senior technical authority and mentor for engineering staff
Coordinate with roadway, planning, structural, and ITS teams
Support proposal development and technical interviews as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Virginia PE preferred
PE in North Carolina, Maryland, or another U.S. jurisdiction acceptable with the ability to obtain Virginia licensure by comity
15–16+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, traffic operations, ITS, or transportation systems
Proven delivery experience for VDOT, local municipalities, counties, or MPOs
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary transportation projects
Strong knowledge of MUTCD, AASHTO, Highway Capacity Manual, and Highway Safety Manual
Traffic modeling and simulation experience (Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, VISUM, TransModeler, HCS)
Experience with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads (AutoCAD acceptable depending on background)
Solid understanding of traffic control device design and work zone traffic control
Preferred
PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer) certification
Experience with ITS, TSMO, ATMS, adaptive signal systems, managed lanes, or smart-city infrastructure
Familiarity with VDOT processes, manuals, and locally administered projects
Experience mentoring junior and mid-level engineers
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Flexible work options
Comprehensive benefits
Relocation support
Company
Key Talent Solutions
KTS Group – Expert Recruitment Across Multiple Sectors With foundations dating back to 1978, KTS is a global, multi-sector recruitment group known for its expertise.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase