Job Description: Project Manager (Signals, Lighting & Signing/Marking)

Role Summary

Traffic & Mobility Consultants (TMC) is a fast-growing engineering firm specializing in traffic, transportation, and mobility solutions across Florida. As we continue to expand our transportation design capabilities, we’re seeking a seasoned Professional Engineer with expertise in traffic signalization, roadway lighting, signing, and pavement marking design.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who can independently lead construction plan development from concept through final design and permitting, with strong knowledge of FDOT standards and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee complete traffic signal, roadway lighting, signing, and pavement marking construction plans from initial design through final submittal.
• Perform traffic signalization design, including signal layouts, phasing, equipment specifications, and related calculations.
• Design and analyze roadway lighting systems, including photometric calculations and lighting layouts.
• Develop signing and pavement marking plans in accordance with applicable FDOT and local agency standards.
• Prepare technical calculations, quantities, specifications, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate and obtain required permits and agency approvals.
• Ensure plans and deliverables comply with FDOT procedures, design criteria, standards, and specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, utility providers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Perform technical and quality reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering and design staff as needed.
• Manage assigned project tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida, or ability to obtain Florida licensure through reciprocity.
• 10+ years of relevant transportation engineering experience preferred, with demonstrated experience in traffic signalization, roadway lighting, signing, and pavement marking.
• Demonstrated ability to independently prepare complete construction plan sets from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT procedures, criteria, standards, specifications, and permitting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and applicable transportation design software.
• Experience with AGi32, Visual Lighting, or similar roadway lighting analysis/design software.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and engineering calculations.
• Strong technical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate effectively with clients, agencies, and project teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience delivering FDOT and Florida municipal/county transportation projects.
• Experience coordinating permitting and approvals with FDOT and other public agencies.
• Experience providing technical oversight, QA/QC, or mentoring junior staff.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary roadway and transportation design projects

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary is commensurate with experience + bonus eligibility
• Employer Paid Health/Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Plan w/ up to 4% Employer Match and 100% immediate vesting
• Remote Work up to two (2) days per week
• Professional Development Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 7 paid company holidays per year plus an additional 5 days of paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day 

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, walk, bend and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other company locations may be required for team meetings, company events, or collaborative projects.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

Traffic & Mobility Consultants, LLC (TMC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

TMC provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact the People & Culture team.

TMC does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Unsolicited submissions will be considered property of TMC, and no fee will be paid.