POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Director at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for leading and managing traffic impact studies, corridor analyses, signal timing optimization, and multimodal assessments.
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE
- Building relationships and growing business in the transportation sector
- Developing business through marketing to existing clients and identifying new clients
- Meeting with DOTs, cities, counties and local agencies for business development purposes
- Managing project delivery aspects such as design calculations, plan preparation, and direction of traffic designs for TDOT and local government projects
- Managing and maintaining project schedules and financial requirements
- Using advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines
- Interacting with clients and other consultants and having good communication skills
- Exercising judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria
REQUIRED EDUCATION / LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering is required
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Tennessee with ability to be licensed in other states
- PTOE Certification (preferred)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 20+ years of experience with Microstation (or Open Roads) and TDOT procedures is a must
- Experience with signal design, timing, intersection improvements, signing/striping, work zones, technology/ITS, traffic simulation/modeling, traffic studies, and roadway safety
- Experience with various traffic software packages
- Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis
- Strong communication skills to interact with clients and internal employees
- Ability to build strong relationships
LEVEL UP WITH LJA
- Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, pets, and mental health support.
- Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave.
- Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
- Referral Bonuses: Reward for helping us grow.
- Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
- Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations.
- Career Growth: Internal mobility opportunities.
- Fun Culture: Social events, employee sports teams, bring‑your‑kid‑to‑work day, etc.
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