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California Traffic Engineering State Manager

Oakland, CA, usFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Manage traffic engineering staff and lead technical business development, project delivery, and client relationships for roadway, freeway, transit, and active transportation projects across California.

Role type

Senior management IC traffic engineering manager

Builds

Traffic engineering studies, designs, and project deliverables for public and private sector clients

Domain

Transportation infrastructure (roadways, freeways, transit, managed lanes, bicycle/pedestrian facilities)

Required skills

Traffic engineering management, technical client relationship management, business development, project estimation and scheduling, plan approvals for regulatory agencies, technical mentoring, budget and schedule management, technical reporting

Preferred skills

California PE or TE license, 12+ years traffic engineering management experience, 6+ years California-specific experience

Technologies

MicroStation, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of traffic engineering staff across California; Lead technical client relationships and drive business development; Provide specialized technical input and approve/sign off on complex project designs; Coordinate technical expertise for mid-to-large-scale projects; Mentor and coach engineers and technicians; Prepare engineering budget and schedule estimates; Lead marketing and proposal efforts; Ensure plan approvals with Caltrans and other major agencies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities