Principal, Design Team
Traffic Engineers, Inc.
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Houston, Texas, United States
Über
Position Summary Principals at TEI are senior leaders who serve as the backbone of our project delivery, client relationships, and firm growth. A Principal is expected todemonstrateleadership across three core areas:
Project Leadership — Leads project teams as Principal-in-Charge(PIC),Project Manager,ProjectAdvisor, oranotherdefined role. Responsible for overseeing all project-related work,maintaininghigh-quality deliverables through QA/QC processes, managing client relationships, and ensuring contract compliance from proposal through close-out.
Firm Leadership — Actively generates new and repeat work aligned with TEI’s strategic vision. Holds a leadership position (Office Lead, Practice Lead, and/or Development Lead) and works collaboratively with Executive leadership on financial goals, strategic planning, and company-wide resource allocation.
Client & Mentor Leadership — Maintains deep relationships with key clients and strategic partners. Guides andmentorsalllevels of staff, articulates TEI’s core values, and actively transfers knowledge and client relationships to the next generation of firm leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead project teams as PIC,Project Manager,ProjectAdvisor, or other appropriate role depending on project size and scope
Oversee and review work product from all team members assigned to a project
Train, support, and guide team members throughout project execution
Implement QA/QC processes that ensure consistently high-quality deliverables
Develop and manage client relationships, proactively addressing client needs
Serve as the primary responsible party for project proposals and contracts (with Executive Team support); contracts and proposals are signed by Principal or higher
Understand all contract elements to ensure alignment, compliance, and proper billing
Finalize project proposals, fees, and budgets
Monitor and manage project execution, both technical and financial, throughout project lifecycle
Guide staff on project billing procedures, processes, and standards
Apply project management best practices for consistency (e.g., Project Diary)
Responsible for generating work with new and existing clients that aligns with TEI’s strategic vision
Lead proposals and/or business development efforts appropriate to project topic and role; include leading client interviews and presentations
Hold a firm leadership position such as Office Lead, Practice Lead, and/or Development Lead
Maintain awareness and support of all company projects; work as a team to allocate time and resources to achieve company goals
Collaborate with Executive leadership on strategic planning and firm-wide visioning
Work with other Principals and Executive leadership to ensure company financial goals are met through backlog generation and revenue growth
Serve as a recognized firm leader on key technical or industry topics; promote these competencies internally and to clients
Develop and execute the annual Professional Review Process
Maintain key client relationships — serving as a trusted resource who understands and actively helps implement client goals and objectives
Develop and maintain key strategic partnership relationships and agency executive connections
Guide and support all staff — recognizing individual attributes and mentoring toward development goals
Articulate and model TEI’s core values and culture of teamwork and collaboration
Promote industry innovation and national best practices to staff internally
Oversee and ensure consistent application of TEI internal guidelines
Support the Executive Team on company-wide staffing strategies and decisions
Train the next level of leaders — actively transfer knowledge and client relationships to Principal Associates
Serve as and support other employee Development Managers in gathering, synthesizing, and sharing productive feedback on staff members to ensure staff development
Examples of Projects & Responsibilities Depending on your area of expertise and the projects you lead, your work at TEI may include:
Leading intersection and corridor traffic analyses
Directing microsimulation of isolated intersections, corridors, and area-wide networks
Guiding development of roadway cross-sections, schematic design, and PS&E production
Reviewing site development plans and overseeing Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) reports
Leading optimization of traffic signal timing plans, including priority and pre-emption strategies
Identifying and analyzing safety improvements using the Highway Safety Manual and related tools
Directing detailed design of traffic signals, bikeways, pedestrian facilities, transit stops, and safety-focused intersection improvements
Establishing and enforcing project management standards and best practices across your teams
Collaborating firm-wide to appropriately staff projects and manage client commitments
Qualifications TEI Principals bring a comprehensive, practical command of transportation planning and engineering — with the analytical judgment, leadership presence, and client acumen to deliver complex projects and grow the firm. Successful candidates will havedemonstrated experience in several of the following areas:
Technical Expertise
Traffic signal timing plans and phasing optimization
Trip generation analysis for mixed-use and complex facilities
Microsimulation of transportation facilities (VISSIM or comparable)
Intersection design including signalized intersections, innovative intersections, and roundabouts
Proficiency with industry standards and guides including MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, AASHTO and TxDOT Design Standards, and NACTO Design Guides
Required Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas, or ability to obtain Texas reciprocity within six months
10+ years of transportation engineering or planning experience, with significant project management and business development responsibility
Experience leading the development of project PS&E packages
Experience providing construction phase services for self-designed projects
Proven ability to lead and grow client relationships and generate new work
Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing staff
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
Proficiency in MicroStation and/or other CAD software
Proficiency in traffic modeling software (e.g., Synchro and/or VISTRO)
Experience with VISSIM and Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus
Why TEI? At TEI,ourPrincipalsare more than senior staff — theywork alongside a passionate team of engineers, planners and innovators to helpset the tone for ourculture,developclient relationshipsand selection of the projects we choose to work on in the communities that we live in.We offer competitive compensation,benefitsanda voice in firm strategy, to build a platform forthe career and team you envision.
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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