Traffic Systems Group Director – Orlando, Florida

Our client is seeking an experienced Traffic Systems Group Director to lead and support transportation engineering projects across the Orlando region. This opportunity is suited to a senior transportation professional with strong technical expertise, proven leadership capability, and extensive experience delivering Florida transportation infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, technical oversight, staff development, and strategic growth initiatives within a well-established engineering consultancy. The organisation has a strong presence across Florida and continues to expand due to sustained project demand and a growing backlog of transportation and infrastructure work.

This position offers long-term career progression, a collaborative leadership environment, and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile transportation initiatives statewide.

requirements.

• 12–20 years of transportation or traffic engineering experience

• Direct experience delivering FDOT projects is essential

• Expertise in at least one of the following traffic systems disciplines:

  • Signing & Pavement Markings (SPM)

  • Traffic Signals

  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

  • Roadway Lighting

  • Electrical Design

• Strong working knowledge across multiple traffic systems disciplines

• Proven experience managing teams, mentoring staff, and overseeing quality control processes

• Business development capability and ability to help win work is highly desirable

• Professional Engineering (PE) licence preferred, or ability to obtain

responsibilities.

• Lead and manage transportation and traffic systems projects from planning through delivery

• Provide technical oversight across traffic systems disciplines including signals, ITS, lighting, SPM, and electrical systems

• Oversee project schedules, staffing, budgets, and resource allocation

• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineering staff

• Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards across project delivery

• Serve as a technical advisor and subject matter expert on transportation infrastructure projects

• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and internal multidisciplinary teams

• Support business growth initiatives and contribute to strategic team expansion

• Ensure compliance with FDOT standards, procedures, and agency requirements

• Participate in client meetings, project reviews, and technical presentations

benefits.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Long-term career advancement opportunities

• Exposure to major transportation and infrastructure projects across Florida

• Collaborative, employee-focused working environment

• Strong project pipeline and long-term backlog of work

salary.

$180,000 – $220,000

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued and supported. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic protected under applicable law.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead impactful transportation projects while advancing your career within a growing engineering organisation, we encourage you to apply today.

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