Senior Traffic Engineer

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join its growing Transportation team in Edison, New Jersey
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This is a unique opportunity for an experienced transportation professional to help build and shape an expanding in-house traffic engineering practice supporting major bridge, roadway, and infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey and New York.

The role offers strong leadership visibility, technical ownership, and the opportunity to play a key role in the long-term growth of the practice.

• Opportunity to help build and grow a traffic engineering group from the ground up
• High‑impact role supporting major transportation and infrastructure projects
• Strong exposure to NJDOT, NJTA, NYSDOT, and NYCDOT projects
• Ability to work across bridge, roadway, structural, and civil disciplines
• Leadership opportunity with involvement in strategy, mentoring, and business development
• Collaborative environment with strong executive visibility and career growth potential
• Opportunity to influence technical standards, processes, and team development

• Perform and oversee traffic engineering analyses including capacity analysis, signal analysis, intersection studies, and corridor evaluations
• Lead development of Maintenance & Protection of Traffic (MPT) and staging plans for roadway and bridge projects
• Prepare traffic control, signing, and pavement marking plans in accordance with DOT and MUTCD standards
• Support traffic impact studies and operational improvement projects
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, and infrastructure teams to develop practical and constructible solutions
• Participate in site visits, constructability reviews, and construction support activities
• Serve as a technical lead on traffic‑related assignments and mentor junior staff
• Assist with proposals, client engagement, and business development initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or relevant degree.
• NJ Professional Engineer (PE) license required; NY PE preferred or ability to obtain
• 8+ years of traffic engineering experience with DOT project exposure
• Strong background in MPT/staging and work zone traffic control
• Experience with traffic analysis software such as Synchro, HCS, or VISSIM
• Familiarity with NJDOT, NJTA, NYSDOT, and/or NYCDOT standards and procedures
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• PTOE certification preferred

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead impactful transportation projects while helping shape a growing traffic engineering practice, this is a conversation worth having.