Principal Traffic Signal Engineer/ITS Lead

SLR is seeking a Principal Traffic Signal/ITS Lead to serve as an integral part of our team in Connecticut. The candidate will supervise a team of signal designers and manage a wide range of traffic engineering projects in Connecticut and New England.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of experienced licensed engineers, landscape architects, planners, scientists, and other professional staff that will be supportive of their growth and development.  They will also collaborate on exciting and significant projects using interactive and engaging tools to deliver quality work that has a positive and lasting impact on the communities in which we work.

We offer a vibrant working environment, one that nurtures learning and professional growth through mentorship and daily collaboration as well as socialization.

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Principal Traffic Signal/ITS Lead, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. 

Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team: 

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $150, $170, Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the signal design team
• Help grow the traffic signal design/ITS practice at SLR
• Manage various traffic engineering and signal design projects
• Provide senior oversight on projects and serve as a technical resource
• Business development with public and private sector clients
• Prepare contract documents, including plans, specifications, and estimates
• Perform quality review of design plans and contract documents
• Participate in meetings with clients and project team members

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering
• Minimum 15 years' experience in the field of Transportation Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (CT preferred or ability to get reciprocity)
• Project management experience
• Business development experience
• Experience on DOT projects in the region

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.    

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.  

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-