Senior Traffic Engineer

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our 30+ person Traffic Engineering and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Department. This role focuses on leading efforts in traffic signal design, operations, analysis, fine-tuning, and optimization across a range of projects for clients such as NJDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYC-DDC, PANYNJ, NJTA, and other regional agencies in the Northeast. Flexible hybrid work arrangements are available from our offices in Hamilton, NJ, Newark, NJ, and New York City.

• Oversee corridor-wide optimization and transit signal priority applications
• Conduct operations analysis using Synchro, VISSIM, and ATMS platforms
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate ITS technologies (CAV, fiber/wireless, ATMS)
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and guide projects from concept through construction
• Represent MBI in client meetings, public forums, and professional organizations

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 15+ years in traffic engineering, including 5+ years in leadership roles
• PE license in NJ and/or NY (required); PTOE certification preferred
• Strong expertise in traffic signal design, timing, and optimization
• Proven experience with regional agencies and multidisciplinary project teams
• Excellent communication, client engagement, and proposal development skills

The approximate compensation range for this position is $60 to $80 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.