Senior Traffic Engineer

Description

Department: Transportation
Location: East Brunswick, NJ
Compensation: $52.88 - $64.90 / hour

CME Associates is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic & Transportation group in East Brunswick, NJ
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This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse mix of traffic engineering projects for State, County, Municipal, and private-sector clients.

The Traffic & Transportation team provides traffic analysis, design, study, and review services that directly support land development, infrastructure, and municipal initiatives throughout New Jersey.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with traffic analysis, traffic design, and transportation planning, along with a strong interest in reviewing traffic studies and serving as the municipal Traffic Engineer at Planning and Zoning Board meetings.

This position offers a clear growth path, beginning with an estimated 75% production / 25% project management responsibility split, with advancement opportunities through increased project leadership, client‑facing responsibilities, and the development of direct report staff.

• Perform traffic analyses and studies, including traffic impact, capacity, safety, and operational evaluations using industry‑standard software.
• Design traffic signals, intersections, signage, pavement markings, striping, and lighting in accordance with NJDOT, MUTCD, County, and local standards.
• Prepare transportation planning deliverables such as maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) plans, detour and staging plans, and transportation management strategies.
• Develop technical reports, design documents, and permit applications to meet NJDOT, NJTA, AASHTO, MUTCD, and local agency requirements (NJDOT Access Permit experience a plus).
• Produce construction plans, technical specifications, and engineer’s estimates using AutoCAD and Micro Station (Micro Station required for NJDOT projects).
• Review traffic studies and represent Municipal Planning and Zoning Boards at public meetings as the Municipal Traffic Engineer.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related field.
• New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, including traffic analysis, traffic signal and intersection design, roadway safety analysis, traffic study preparation, and transportation planning.

• Proficiency with traffic analysis and modeling software such as Synchro, HCS, ITE Trip Generation and Parking Generation, Autodesk Vehicle Tracking, VISSIM, Guide
  
  SIGN, and Visual Lighting.
• Experience managing and mentoring junior staff and coordinating bid package preparation.
• Proficiency in CAD platforms including AutoCAD and Micro Station.
• Working knowledge of NJTA, NJDOT, MUTCD, AASHTO, NJ Title 39, and applicable local traffic engineering standards and guidelines.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred.
• Interest in long‑term career growth through project management, client interaction, and business development.

CME offers a competitive compensation package including: medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off.