The Role
Lead and manage traffic operations projects, perform traffic simulations, optimize signal timings, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.
We've expanded our services, and have an opening a Project Manager- Traffic Operations for our Kirkland office. This role is ideal for a professional who brings strong technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for designing safe and efficient traffic systems. You will play a key role developing new business opportunities, leading design projects, and collaborating with multidiscipline teams to deliver high-quality transportation solutions for public and private clients.
What You’ll Do
At AKS, we believe your work should support your life—not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:
We've expanded our services, and have an opening a Project Manager- Traffic Operations for our Kirkland office. This role is ideal for a professional who brings strong technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for designing safe and efficient traffic systems. You will play a key role developing new business opportunities, leading design projects, and collaborating with multidiscipline teams to deliver high-quality transportation solutions for public and private clients.
What You’ll Do
- Win and manage traffic operations projects including traffic impact studies, traffic volume /capacity assessments, safety studies, traffic control plans, etc.
- Develop new client relationships and support business development efforts that result in capturing new projects for AKS
- Utilize Vissim to perform traffic simulation models for traffic flow analysis
- Perform signal timing sequencing and signal optimization models
- Manage multiple projects and coordinate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders throughout all project phases.
- Ensure all designs comply with applicable standards including but not limited to MUTCD
- Support proposal development, scope preparation, and project budgeting
- Collaborate with other AKS disciplines to ensure we're providing a holistic solution for our clients
- At least 10 years of transportation/traffic operations experience, ideally with growing project management responsibilities.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- PE license or ability to obtain your PE within six months. PTOE license is a plus.
- Proficient in utilizing AutoCAD, Synchro, Vissim, and other traffic modelling tools
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple deadlines, stay organized, and keep projects moving efficiently.
- Takes ownership of delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.
- A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
At AKS, we believe your work should support your life—not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:
- Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
- Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
- Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
- Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being—plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
- Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates—we believe food brings people together.
- Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
- A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Washington year after year—for good reason.
Top Skills
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Synchro
Vissim
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The Company
What We Do
AKS is a consulting engineering firm that provides civil engineering and additional complementary services. With offices focused in Oregon and SW Washington. We work on a wide range of projects from public infrastructure to private development of subdivisions, commercial sites, industrial, education, medical facilities, and more. We value talent and initiative, and we put these qualities to work for our clients in an environment that cultivates professional growth and strong connections to the communities where we live and work.
We are always looking for good people to join our team. Check out our website to get a feel of who we are, what we do, and the possibilities that await you!
