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Team Leader, Traffic/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

Halff Associates, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Texas, San Antonio
100 Northeast Interstate 410 Loop (Show on map)
Aug 24, 2026
Description Team Leader, Traffic/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), San Antonio, TX Halff has an exciting opportunity for a Traffic/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer, with a Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license to join our growing Traffic/ITS practice as a Team Leader in San Antonio, TX. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience leading traffic engineering studies, traffic signal design, and ITS design projects, along with a proven ability to successfully manage projects, develop client relationships, and mentor technical teams. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership, drive innovative transportation solutions, contribute to the growth of the practice, and advance your leadership career within a collaborative, employee-owned firm. What you will do: Manages professional employees, project managers and large, complex technical or business support or production operations teams. Ensures project and department milestones and goals are achieved while adhering to approved budgets. Oversee and manage multiple Traffic/ITS projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with client specifications and industry standards. Lead and mentor a team of professionals, technicians, and support staff, providing guidance, feedback, and support to foster professional growth and development. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as the primary point of contact, understanding their needs, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Provide technical leadership and expertise in design, analysis, and problem-solving, assisting team members in resolving complex technical challenges. Ensure that all deliverables meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. Monitor project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and identify opportunities to optimize project efficiency and profitability. Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize any adverse impacts on project outcomes. Accountable for the performance, development, and results of a team within the practice, office, or region. Adapts strategic plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Makes sound business and project decisions while collaborating with directors and operations leadership to achieve organizational goals. What You Will Need: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or an ABET-accredited equivalent engineering discipline required; Master's degree preferred. 10+ years of experience delivering traffic engineering studies, traffic signal design, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. 2+ years of project management experience with a demonstrated ability to successfully deliver projects from inception through completion, including budgeting, resource allocation, and the use of project management methodologies and tools. Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred. IMSA Level II certification preferred. Valid driver's license. Familiarity with applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations. Proficiency with Synchro/SimTraffic, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), Autodesk Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office. Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills, with the ability to motivate teams and collaborate effectively with clients and cross-functional stakeholders. Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities, including the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure. Experience with GIS applications is a plus. Ability to travel to project sites and access job sites and construction areas as needed. Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. The Halff Traffic/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Advantage Multi-discipline teams to meet challenges that are often complicated by aging infrastructure and shrinking budgets. Extensive knowledge in planning, designing and managing transportation projects to move people and goods safely and reliably. Collaborative approach to transportation projects. Learn more about Halff's Traffic/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team Halff's Traffic/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Services: Fiber-Optic Network Design Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Design Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) Design Connected Vehicle Projects Intelligent Infrastructure Commercial Vehicle Information Systems Traffic Engineering Traffic Signalization Intersection and Corridor Safetyu Improvements Broadband Consulting and Engineering Services Company Overview: Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America. Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance Long-term and short-term disability insurance Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans) Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Health Savings Account (HSA) 529 College Savings Plan Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Employee Assistance Plan Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations. #LI-SV1 #ExpProf Qualifications Education Bachelors of Civil Engineering (required) Experience 2 years: Project management experience with a demonstrated ability to successfully deliver projects from inception through completion, including budgeting, resource allocation, and the use of project management methodologies and tools. (required) 10 years: Experience delivering traffic engineering studies, traffic signal design, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects (required) Licenses & Certifications Prof Traffc Ops Eng(PTOE) (preferred) Professional Engineer (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.