About this role
CPH is a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. We are seeking a Senior Traffic Project Engineer to join our dynamic and collaborative Transportation Engineering team in Orlando or Tampa, Florida ! The Senior Traffic Project Engineer is responsible for assisting in leading, managing, and executing traffic engineering projects across both public and private sectors. This role combines technical expertise in traffic analysis and design with strong project management and leadership skills. The position involves overseeing traffic impact studies, design development, and operational analyses while mentoring team members, supporting business development, and ensuring high-quality deliverables for CPH clients. Traffic Engineering & Technical Oversight Lead preparation and review of Traffic Impact Analyses, Traffic Operations and Safety Studies, and Capacity and Safety Analyses. Conduct and oversee signal design, signal warrant analyses, timing/retiming studies, roundabout analyses, and turn lane queue evaluations. Perform and interpret traffic modeling, forecasting, and travel demand analyses using Synchro, HCS, SIDRA, and FSUTMS (or equivalent tools). Ensure all designs and analyses comply with applicable NCDOT, MUTCD, and local standards. Coordinate with surveyors, CAD designers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration of traffic design into broader civil projects. Supervise and review the production of technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Project Management Manage multiple concurrent traffic engineering projects. Track project costs, schedules, deliverables, and performance metrics to ensure successful completion within scope and budget. Prepare and review proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates, and participate in contract negotiations. Represent CPH in public meetings, client presentations, and technical reviews as required. Provide technical quality control for all deliverables. Leadership & Mentorship Provide daily leadership to the traffic engineering and design teams. Mentor and coach the transportation team, fostering professional growth and technical proficiency. Conduct performance evaluations and support career development planning for staff. Promote a collaborative, high-performance work culture centered on integrity, accountability, and innovation. Contribute to recruitment and retention by maintaining CPH’s reputation as a career-growth organization.