Senior Traffic Engineer/PM

Lowe Engineers is expanding its traffic practice with a Senior Traffic Engineer/PM who will lead a team and drive a portfolio of traffic projects across Georgia and the Southeast. Located on site in Atlanta, this role emphasizes project leadership, client engagement, and new business development alongside hands-on design and analysis.

The position focuses on delivering signal design, traffic studies, and ITS initiatives while mentoring colleagues and expanding the firm’s regional footprint.

Responsibilities

• Traffic signal design and plan preparation in accordance with city, county, and GDOT standards
• Signing and marking plans and ITS/communications planning
• Attend design meetings and interact with clients
• Traffic studies including traffic impact analyses, Development of Regional Impact (DRI) studies, and intersection/corridor analyses
• Traffic calming studies in compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and specifications
• Crash data analysis with diagrams and mitigation recommendations
• Participation in planning commission, zoning board of appeal, and city council meetings as needed
• Traffic signal operations analysis related to timing and sequencing
• Working knowledge of traffic software and systems: MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Synchro 11 / SimTraffic 11, Sidra Intersection 9, HCS 7
• Adherence to MUTCD and GDOT design guidelines and standards
• Use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams for project communication

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or traffic engineering
• Minimum of 7 years of recent experience in traffic or transportation engineering
• Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Georgia Driver’s License

Technologies

• MicroStation
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Synchro 11
• SimTraffic 11
• Sidra Intersection 9
• HCS 7
• MUTCD and GDOT design guidelines/standards
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Shield and ID Shield
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Work-life balance with paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Individualized training and mentorship programs
• Professional development including certification and testing
• Professional membership support
• Employee discounts with Verizon, AT&T, and others
• Complimentary coffee bar, office snacks, and themed events
• Volunteer opportunities with peers

Job Details

• Location: Atlanta, GA (onsite)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: USD 100,000 - 150,000 per year

Application Questions

• What is your salary expectation? (range is fine)
• Are you open to relocation? (if applicable)

EEO

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please email hr@loweengineers. Lowe also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.