Engineering & Development Services
Shape the Future of Transportation in One of South Carolina's Fastest-Growing Communities!
The Town of Mount Pleasant is seeking an experienced transportation engineering professional to lead its traffic and transportation operations. The Traffic Operations Engineer manages the Town’s traffic signal system, transportation studies, infrastructure programs, and assigned capital projects while supervising professional and technical staff.
The position works closely with Town leadership, elected officials, residents, developers, consultants, contractors, and partner agencies to improve transportation safety, mobility, and infrastructure throughout the community. Key responsibilities include traffic operations, development-plan review, traffic calming, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, project and budget management, and presentations to the Transportation Committee and Town Council.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and five years of transportation or traffic engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Professional Engineer license
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer certification, or ability to obtain within two years
- Road Safety Professional Level 1 certification, or ability to obtain within two years
- Valid South Carolina driver’s license
Why Join the Town of Mount Pleasant?
The Town offers meaningful public-service work and a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 37.5-hour workweek
- Flexible scheduling and hybrid remote-work options
- Generous medical and dental insurance
- 12 paid holidays plus one personal day
- Three weeks of vacation accrued annually
- Tuition reimbursement program
Review the full job description here: Transportation Operations Division Chief_EDS_CPT_9.3.2026.pdf
Benefits Summary: TOMP Benefit Summary.pdf
To deliver superior performance in a manner that is distinctive and impactful to each person served and that establishes a standard for quality that endures for generations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and five years of transportation or traffic engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Professional Engineer license
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer certification, or ability to obtain within two years
- Road Safety Professional Level 1 certification, or ability to obtain within two years
- Valid South Carolina driver’s license
What We Do
The Town of Mount Pleasant is a municipal government serving the coastal South Carolina community of Mount Pleasant. Its public website provides information and services spanning town administration, council activities, emergency planning, fire safety, crime prevention, recreation programs, planning, land use, neighborhoods, and capital improvement projects. The town also preserves local history and supports community development as the area continues to grow.
