Senior Traffic Engineer

Do you have a passion for traffic analysis and design? Are you driven by the opportunity to shape how communities across New Jersey and New york flow and grow? If you thrive on developer-led traffic projects and enjoy seeing your work make a real-community impact, this opportunity is for you. Our client, a well-established, full-service multi-disciplinary civil engineering and consulting firm serving New Jersey, is seeking a Project Manager to join its dynamic Traffic and Transportation team in the New York City Metropolitan area.

At their organization, you will focus on staff development and collaboration with a close-knit, highly motivated team of engineers on meaningful traffic projects that shape local communities. Our client is known for delivering exceptional customer service, innovative problem-solving, and truly differentiated project experiences. With a long-standing culture of empowerment and intellectual experiences, employees are encouraged to challenge themselves and grow professionally, with ample learning and development opportunities.

In this role you will function as a secondary team lead within the traffic engineering group, with a pathway toward greater leadership, client-facing responsibility, and long-term advancement.

• Prepare Traffic Impact Studies, Parking Studies, Highway/Intersection Capacity Analyses, and related traffic operations evaluations
• Design traffic signal systems, roadway improvement plans, Maintenance and Traffic Control (MOT) plans, and Traffic Signal Timing Directives in accordance with applicable county and state standards and regulations
• Train, mentor, and oversee entry-level to mid-level engineers, designers, and analysts to ensure technical excellence and high-quality deliverables
• Manage traffic engineering projects, including scope development, scheduling, coordination, budgeting, and client communication
• Prepare comprehensive submissions, reports, and applications for municipal, county, and state jurisdictional review
• Attend and actively participate in internal and external project meetings, acting as the technical expert, especially in public meetings and hearings.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, clients, and agency staff at local, regional, and state levels through strong written and verbal communication

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• 4+ years of traffic and analysis experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience with Synchro/Sim Traffic, Highway Capacity Manual/Software AutoCAD or Micro Station, zoning, and site plan permitting process
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or working towards a license in New Jersey and/or New York
• Knowledge of NJDOT Access Management Code and experience preparing access permit applications
• Knowledge of NJDOT traffic signal design standards and experience in the design of traffic signal systems

Our client offers an inclusive, supportive workplace with benefits designed to promote balance, health, and professional growth. Their package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness Program
• Fitness Membership
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and company holidays
• On-demand access to an external career coach and more!

Our client is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran or disabled status