Senior Traffic Engineer
$140,000 - $170,000
Permanent
Central Jersey, New Jersey
A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join its growing Transportation team in Edison, New Jersey.
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.
Why This is a Great Opportunity
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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.
