Lead Traffic Engineer

TYLin

Senior Transportation Engineer at TYLin managing and leading diverse transportation projects. Responsible for project oversight, training staff, and business development activities in California.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $176,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in traffic engineering and transportation planning, with a strong focus on project management, client management, and proposal development. Proficient in industry-standard tools and methodologies, ensuring effective leadership and training of junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Civil EngineeringRegistered Professional Engineer (PE)Traffic Engineer (TE) CertificationHigh Proficiency In Synchro/SimTrafficProject Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Traffic EngineeringTransportation PlanningProject ManagementClient ManagementProposal DevelopmentExcel Proficiency

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationTraining And Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

SynchroSimTrafficHCSVissim

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)Traffic Engineer (TE)

Industry Keywords

Business DevelopmentMarketing ActivitiesPrivate Sector ClientsPublic Sector Clients

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead projects and tasks from initiation to completion
Train junior staff
Contribute to business development and marketing activities such as writing proposals and attending industry events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil or transportation engineering
8-15 years of experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Traffic Engineer (TE) in California
High proficiency in Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, and/or Vissim
Expert user of Excel
Experience in project management and client management
Experience leading and preparing proposals for private and public sector clients
Ability to commute to the office at least three days per week
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Authorization to work in the US

Benefits

Comp & perks

extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
continuing education benefits
paid time off
employee assistance program
retirement savings plan with company matching contributions