Job Description

Job Description:

Agility Engineering and Management is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer with 10+ years of professional experience, a current Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas (or ability to transfer), and a PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer) certification. Ideal candidates will also hold relevant TxDOT pre‑certifications and have deep expertise in traffic/transportation engineering for critical infrastructure projects including highways, urban arterials, transit corridors, and intersections. You will lead planning, analysis, design, and implementation of traffic operations and transportation systems with a mindset grounded in safety, sustainability, and innovation. After an introductory period, this is a hybrid role based on project and team needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist us with the buildout of the next best traffic engineering department in Houston!
• Oversee the development and application of traffic simulation models (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, HCS).
• Manage project delivery by leading traffic operations, conducting traffic analyses, preparation of traffic studies, design of traffic control plans, etc.
• Serve as a technical expert and client liaison on complex transportation projects.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Collaborate with business development teams to identify opportunities, prepare proposals, and win new work.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal transportation standards and guidelines.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, client meetings, and public forums.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field. Master's preferred.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license is required or ability to transfer license to Texas.
• PTOE certification required or the qualifications to earn one must be had.
• 10+ years of progressive design experience in traffic/transportation engineering required.
• Strong experience with TXDOT design standards.
• Proficiency in Synchro, VISSIM, HCS, Microstation/Civil 3D, and signal/ITS packages.
• Strong project management, communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Willingness to work on-site as needed and ability to travel within Texas.

Salary:

• Minimum expectation should be $140,000 but the final amount depends on qualifications.

About You:
If you meet the qualifications above and feel the following qualities represent you, then you would be a fit for what we are looking for with this role.

• Excited about the prospect of growing and leading a new team from the scratch (but with leadership support!).
• Looking to expand your base of knowledge and design experience with a variety of projects and a variety of client types (local agencies like TIRZ, cities, counties, and TXDOT).
• Wanting to hit the ground running, full steam ahead, in a fast paced startup like atmosphere.
• Truly interested in solving complex traffic and transportation engineering problems.

About Us:

At Agility Engineering & Management, Inc. , we don’t just design infrastructure - we build solutions that shape communities and improve lives. Our firm is driven by a mission to deliver public infrastructure efficiently, economically, and sustainably, and we take pride in our ability to solve complex engineering challenges with agility and expertise. Despite being a young firm, we have grown exceptionally fast, providing key pieces on landmark projects for clients like TXDOT (Ports to Plains Interstate), HCTRA (Hardy Downtown Connector), Harris County Flood Control District (Infrastructure Bond Program Management), Harris County (Safe Sidewalks to Schools), and the City of Houston (Third Ward Sidewalk and Pavement Redesign).

• Impact - You get to work on critical projects that actually make a difference and improvement in people's lives.
• Supportive Culture - Great work happens when talented people collaborate. We are all part of the same team and are working to build something awesome.
• Professional Growth & Development - Whether you're seasoned or early in your career, we invest heavily in your success and growth. We provide opportunities for training, certifications, and hands-on project experience.
• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility - For senior staff, we offer a hybrid environment. If you get work done and continue to meet expectations, you aren't going to find someone monitoring utilization percentages.
• Competitive Benefits - We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, etc.

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