Engineer, Design (Traffic)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Remote work up to one day per week

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey invites applications for a Traffic Engineer within the Engineering/Architecture Design Division. The role focuses on transportation planning and traffic design for redevelopment, capital projects, and major programs, with collaboration across PA staff and consultants to meet standards and guidelines.

This position is located at 4WTC and involves developing and reviewing traffic-related scopes, budgets, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Progress toward or attainment of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is desirable.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and proficiency with Office software.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract drawings, technical specifications and cost estimates; prepare Traffic Management plans and MOT documents; audit traffic engineering designs.
• Apply knowledge of traffic design, ITS, signing, striping, and roadway facilities planning.
• Assess traffic operations, signal systems, access management, ITS, and asset data to design countermeasures.
• Perform transportation planning tasks including data collection, capacity analysis, design and forecasting.
• Contribute to safety studies and performance evaluation; support scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Maintain records of project agreements, finances, and documents.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate

Tools

CAD

GIS

Traffic analysis software

Databases

Job description

Description

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.

About the Role

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 Requirement's

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

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.