Engineer, Design (Traffic)

Jointheportauthority; World Trade Center (NY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a Traffic Engineer for its Engineering/Architecture Design Division at 4WTC in Manhattan. You will perform transportation planning and traffic engineering work for redevelopment, capital projects, operating and major capital programs, collaborating with PA staff and consultants.

Responsibilities include preparing contract drawings, updating ITS and signal systems, and conducting safety studies; manage scopes, budgets, and schedules while

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in Traffic Engineering incl. planning studies, design, ITS, and pavement marking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license; EIT and MUTCD/AASHTO knowledge are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract drawings, specs and cost estimates; prepare Traffic Management plans and MOT documents; audit traffic engineering designs by consultants.
• Apply knowledge of traffic design concepts for facilities, updates to ITS and traffic signals, signing systems and striping plans.
• Apply knowledge of traffic operations concepts to evaluate control, capacity, and countermeasures.
• Apply knowledge of transportation planning concepts for data collection, capacity analysis, geometric design, forecasting, modeling, and trip assignment.
• Apply knowledge of traffic safety concepts to prepare safety studies and sketches.
• Develop, review, and manage traffic-related scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
• Develop and maintain records of project agreements, finances, reports, and documents.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Driver's license

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS

Databases

Traffic analysis software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

About the Role

Join one of the most diverse and innovative engineering design teams with multiple specialties within the transportation sector. The Port Authority’s airports, ports, ferries, tunnels, bridges, bus terminals and rail transportation systems are important transportation links in the region. The Traffic Engineering unit within the Engineering/Architecture Design Division serves a unique role within the Port Authority by providing engineering planning, operation and design services throughout the Agency with close coordination with external stakeholders, including Federal, State and local transportation and regulatory agencies.

The Traffic Engineer role will handle transportation planning and traffic engineering work related to design projects for redevelopment, capital projects, operating, and major capital programs. The Traffic Engineer will support the design development of traffic engineering work with other PA staff and consultants. Additional responsibilities include ensuring designs conform to applicable standards/guidelines/codes and collaborating with PANYNJ Facilities and Line Departments. This position is located at 4WTC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract drawings, technical specifications and cost estimates; prepare Traffic Management plans and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) documents; audit traffic engineering design documents prepared by consultants.
• Apply knowledge of traffic design concepts related to facilities design, updating of ITS and traffic signal systems, facility signing systems and roadway striping plans.
• Apply knowledge of traffic operations concepts related to traffic control devices, traffic signal systems, temporary traffic control zones, access management, transportation systems management, traffic ITS, and roadway inventory data/asset management, to evaluate traffic operations, capacity, control, and guidance issues and design appropriate countermeasures.
• Apply knowledge of transportation planning concepts related to data collection, capacity analysis, geometric design, traffic forecasting, traffic modeling and simulation, and trip assignment, to prepare and/or review planning studies, reports, and functional design plans.
• Apply knowledge of traffic safety concepts related to crash site analysis, crash data analysis, road safety auditing, speed management, countermeasure development, and evaluation of countermeasure effectiveness, to prepare and/or review safety studies, reports, and conceptual design sketches.
• Developing, reviewing, and/or managing traffic-related scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for traffic operational assignments.
• Developing and maintaining records of all project agreements, finances, reports, and documents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum four years of experience in the Traffic Engineering field with relevant experience performing traffic planning studies and simulation; geometric design; traffic safety studies; ITS system planning and design; signal operations, sign systems, roadside safety features, and pavement marking design; and preparation of contract drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Proficiency and effectiveness in written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Valid Driver's License.

Desired Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate.
• Working knowledge of guidelines and standards such as MUTCD and AASHTO.
• Experience with traffic analysis software, CAD, GIS, and databases.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $96,148 Midpoint: $124,997 Maximum: $135,842

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.