Project Manager, Traffic

Lee County DOT is seeking a motivated Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or a recently licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join our Traffic Engineering Team. This is a growth-oriented role designed for individuals who are building their expertise in traffic engineering and aspire to take on leadership roles within the public infrastructure sector.

Under the guidance of the County Traffic Engineer, you’ll gain hands-on experience managing and improving a complex and evolving roadway and traffic signal network. This includes working on cutting-edge Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and helping operate 450 traffic signals across all jurisdictions within Lee County.

If you're looking to move beyond basic engineering tasks and into meaningful, real-world application of traffic principles, policy development, and supervisory skills—this is the role for you.

Why Choose This Role?

• Real-World Engineering Impact: Apply your education and skills in active traffic operations and projects that affect thousands of drivers daily.
• Hands-On Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced PE-licensed engineers, including the County Traffic Engineer.
• Career Development Path: This position is designed to evolve into a leadership or supervisory role as you progress toward or beyond your PE license.
• Collaborative, Mission-Driven Team: Join a supportive team of engineers and technicians dedicated to improving public infrastructure.
• Work with Advanced Systems: Gain experience with a countywide fiber-optic-connected ITS network, signal retiming programs, and data-driven transportation planning.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in setting priorities and developing plans for roadway, signal, and system improvements.
• Conduct traffic field reviews and support traffic operations and safety studies.
• Help monitor and adjust traffic signal timing, including response to special events or incidents.
• Contribute to a corridor retiming program to optimize operations across 450 signals.
• Participate in inter-agency committees (CTST, TMOC, BPAC, etc.) and public engagement.
• Manage and analyze traffic volume and condition data; contribute to annual reports.
• Review roadway construction plans with attention to traffic safety and multimodal accommodations.
• Prepare and present technical reports and recommendations for roadway improvements.
• Respond to citizen requests and perform investigations related to traffic concerns.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or a closely related field), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience in engineering, project management, or a related field.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Intern (EI/EIT) certification with the ability to obtain a Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License upon meeting the required experience and testing criteria. A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent) is required for PE licensure.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida. A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent) is required for PE licensure.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state, with the ability to obtain a Florida PE license upon meeting the required endorsement criteria. A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent) is required for PE licensure.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is a plus.

Supplemental Information

What You’ll Gain

• A deep understanding of traffic engineering principles in a government/public setting.
• Supervisory and project leadership skills for future advancement.
• The opportunity to represent Lee County in legal or policy discussions as a licensed PE.
• A career track within a growing and well-supported DOT organization.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.