Traffic Lead

RETTEW • Pittsburgh, PA, US • 18h ago

Description

Introduction

RETTEW is seeking an experienced Traffic Lead with 15–20 years of expertise to guide our traffic engineering practice. This role provides leadership in technical standards, staff development, client relationships, and business growth while ensuring high-quality traffic deliverables.

About RETTEW

RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting firm focused on empowering our people and delivering innovative solutions. We provide expertise across transportation, energy, environmental, land development, and municipal sectors. Our culture is built on ownership, relationships, and excellence—values that drive our work and our impact on the communities we serve.

Work Environment: Hybrid (three days in-office)

Locations: Berwyn, Lancaster, Lehigh Valley, Mechanicsburg, State College, Williamsport, or Pittsburgh, PA; Akron/Canton, OH; or Morgantown, WV

Position Summary / What You’ll Do

As Traffic Lead, you will shape RETTEW’s traffic engineering program, set technical standards, mentor staff, and represent the firm with clients and agencies. You’ll oversee traffic studies and modeling while driving business development efforts to expand our footprint in transportation projects.

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day

Lead and oversee traffic engineering deliverables including studies, intersection analyses, signal design/timing, safety analyses, and MOT/TMP plans.
Review modeling and analysis (Synchro, VISSIM, Vistro, etc.) to ensure accuracy and sound assumptions.
Interface with state and local DOTs, traffic reviewers, and municipalities; present findings in public meetings.
Mentor junior traffic engineers and establish training and technical standards.
Lead business development: scope, price, and secure traffic-related projects.
Maintain standards for traffic work, keeping up with regulatory and industry changes.
Evaluate and integrate new tools and workflows into traffic practice.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field; transportation/traffic specialization preferred.
15–20 years of traffic engineering experience across studies, design, and agency/public interaction.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Proficiency in traffic modeling and analysis tools, signal design, safety and capacity calculations.
Demonstrated client relationship and public presentation skills.
Proven leadership and mentorship experience.

Preferred:

PTOE or similar traffic-specific credential.

What We Offer

Competitive salary range commensurate with experience.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Flexible and hybrid work options.
A culture of ownership and collaboration that values people and relationships.

RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at [email protected] to request assistance.

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