Job Description

We Make Everything Around Us Better

At PRIME AE, that’s not a slogan, it’s how we work.

Every bridge, building, campus, park, and roadway we design exists to improve how people live, move, learn, and connect. Through architecture, engineering, planning, and consulting, we partner with clients to create thoughtful, practical solutions that leave communities stronger than we found them.

If you want your work to matter, and to be surrounded by smart, collaborative people who care about doing things the right way, you’ll feel at home here.

Who We Are:

PRIME AE Group, Inc. ( www.primeeng.com) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm driven by collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. With a growing footprint of offices across the country and a diverse team of more than 550 professionals, we partner with public and private sector clients to deliver thoughtful, high-impact solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational markets.

Our culture blends entrepreneurial energy with the resources of a scaled, multidisciplinary platform—giving our people the opportunity to shape meaningful projects while influencing the future direction of the firm. As PRIME AE continues to expand its capabilities, geographic reach, and leadership bench, this is an exciting time to join a team that is building momentum, investing in growth, and empowering leaders to make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking an experienced Sr. Traffic Engineer to support transportation projects throughout Florida and Kentucky. This is a remote position with occasional travel as needed to support project and client requirements.

In this role, you will lead and manage complex traffic engineering studies, safety evaluations, and transportation planning initiatives while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve mobility, safety, and operational performance. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams throughout all phases of project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced traffic engineering professional who enjoys solving complex transportation challenges while helping shape the future of transportation infrastructure across multiple markets.

What You'll Do:

As a Sr. Traffic Engineer, you will lead traffic engineering and transportation planning efforts for a variety of public-sector and infrastructure projects. You will apply advanced technical expertise to analyze transportation systems, develop innovative solutions, and support project delivery from planning through implementation.

You will collaborate closely with transportation planners, roadway engineers, public agencies, and stakeholders while serving as a technical resource for traffic operations, safety, mobility, and multimodal transportation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage traffic engineering studies, including traffic impact studies, traffic signal warrant analyses, signal timing evaluations, corridor studies, operational analyses, and safety assessments.
Analyze traffic data and develop recommendations using industry-standard software and modeling tools.
Develop traffic operations improvements, congestion mitigation strategies, and transportation planning recommendations.
Design and review traffic control devices, including traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, work zone traffic control, and roundabouts.
Perform and oversee traffic analysis, forecasting, capacity evaluations, and operational assessments.
Support transportation planning, roadway design, and multimodal transportation projects.
Assist with plan reviews, traffic impact study reviews, and technical evaluations.
Prepare technical reports, memoranda, presentations, and supporting documentation for clients and stakeholders.
Coordinate with transportation planners, roadway engineers, public agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technical staff.
Participate in client meetings, public meetings, and stakeholder coordination efforts.
Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal transportation design standards, including MUTCD, AASHTO, and agency-specific requirements.
Support business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship activities as needed.

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, transportation engineering, or transportation planning.
Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles, traffic operations, safety analysis, and transportation planning practices.
Proficiency with traffic analysis and design software such as Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar tools.
Experience with traffic signal systems, traffic impact studies, safety studies, corridor planning, and transportation operations.
Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), emerging mobility technologies, and transportation innovation initiatives preferred.
Familiarity with Complete Streets, Vision Zero, and multimodal transportation planning principles.
Excellent communication, leadership, project management, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and collaborate effectively with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience working with state DOT, municipal, and transportation agency clients preferred.

Why PRIME AE:

We don’t just fill positions; we invest in people.

At PRIME AE, you’ll find a supportive, flexible environment where careers are built intentionally, not accidentally. You’ll work on projects that improve everyday life, alongside colleagues who challenge and respect one another.

What sets us apart:

Career Growth Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical expertise to project and people leadership.
People-First Culture We value trust, integrity, and collaboration, and we mean it.
Meaningful Work Projects that strengthen communities, infrastructure, and public spaces.
Growth with Purpose Strategic expansion backed by strong leadership and investment.
National Reach, Local Feel Big-firm resources with the agility and relationships of local offices.

Our Commitment:

PRIME AE Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment where differences are respected, voices are heard, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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About PRIME AE Group, Inc.

PRIME AE is an architecture, engineering, and construction management firm with designs on a better tomorrow. Since 2007, PRIME AE has served at the precipice, where our work has significant real-world impact on the communities around us. We take on that responsibility and rise to meet every challenge. Our depth of experience and understanding inform a truly holistic viewpoint, while still allowing us to maintain the personal attention for which we are known.

We understand that without the trust and confidence of the communities we plan for, PRIME AE would never succeed. Building, developing, and nurturing long-term relationships with our clients, with the many communities we serve, and within our company has made all the difference.

Industry

Creative & Design

Company Size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Baltimore, MD

Year Founded

2007

Website

primeeng.com

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