Traffic Engineering Group Lead

STV

Traffic Engineering Group Lead for STV’s Transportation team managing transportation projects. Leading task orders and guiding project delivery in Virginia, Washington, DC, and the surrounding region.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeFairfax • District of Columbia, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $143,435 - $163,925 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in traffic engineering, project management, and design production, with a strong focus on safety, multimodal transportation improvements, and client engagement. Proficient in developing technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates while leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Traffic Engineering ExperienceProject ManagementCivil Engineering DegreePE License in VirginiaCAD/Design Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Traffic Signal DesignConstruction StagingPavement MarkingsTraffic StudiesCost EstimationProject Phasing ConceptsMOT/TTC DesignTraffic Analysis SoftwareMultimodal Transportation ImprovementsTechnical Report Development

Soft Skills

Client EngagementCollaborationCommunicationMentoringRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationCivil 3DAutoTURNGuideSIGNHCSSynchroVISSIMCORSIMTransCADAGi32

Certifications & Qualifications

PE LicensePTOERSPVirginia Advanced Work Zone Certification

Industry Keywords

VDOTDDOTMUTCDVirginia Work Area Protection ManualADA/PROWAG

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead task orders and small to mid-sized traffic and transportation projects from planning through final design for VDOT, DDOT, and other local jurisdictions.
Oversee and quality check traffic studies and design plans, including horizontal and vertical alignment, construction staging, traffic signal design, lighting, signing and pavement markings, and MOT/TTC design packages.
Manage design production efforts, delegate work effectively, and mentor junior engineers to support technical growth and project success.
Support Vision Zero, safety, mobility, and multimodal transportation improvements that enhance communities across the region.
Develop technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, project phasing concepts, and bid package materials aligned with available funding and client goals.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with client expectations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agency stakeholders, technical staff, and project managers.
Support business development through scope development, level-of-effort planning, technical and cost proposal preparation, and pursuit strategy.
Represent STV through client service efforts, industry events, and participation in professional organizations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Current PE in Virginia or the ability to obtain Virginia reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
PTOE, RSP, or Virginia Advanced Work Zone Certification is a plus.
Ideally 10 years of traffic engineering experience, though candidates with 8+ years and strong design, project management, staff leadership, and transportation project delivery experience are encouraged to apply.
Experience developing schedules, task lists, budgets, scopes, and staffing plans to achieve project milestones.
Experience with CAD/design tools such as MicroStation, Civil 3D, AutoTURN, GuideSIGN, or similar platforms; candidates do not need experience with every listed program if they bring strong technical fundamentals and the ability to learn new tools.
Familiarity with traffic analysis software such as HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, CORSIM, SIDRA, or comparable programs, with a willingness to learn STV’s preferred tools and workflows.
Exposure to transportation planning and photometric software such as TransCAD, CUBE, and AGi32 is preferred.
Strong working knowledge of MUTCD, VDOT Road Design Manual, Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, and ADA/PROWAG pedestrian design requirements.
Strong communication, collaboration, and client engagement skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships