Lead Transportation Safety Planner - Hybrid, Impact Growth

T&M Associates; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

T& M Associates seeks an experienced Traffic Engineer or Transportation Planner to join our Transportation team in New Jersey, supporting NJDOT BSIP in advancing roadway safety across the state. The role focuses on crash analysis, safety countermeasures, and Complete Streets implementation from concept to design.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in transportation, strong collaboration skills, and knowledge of FHWA safety guidance. On-site role at NJDOT HQ in Ewing, NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Professional credentials such as NJ Professional Engineer (PE), AICP, Professional Planner (PP), or Road Safety Professional (RSP1/RSP2) preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant transportation experience, preferably involving roadway safety, traffic engineering, transportation planning, or safety program/project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience with crash data analysis, roadway safety evaluations, safety countermeasures, and crash pattern identification.
• Experience working with or supporting NJDOT, particularly within the NJDOT Capital Project Delivery Process preferred.
• Knowledge of FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures, crash reduction factors, collision diagrams, and roadway safety analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with the Highway Safety Manual (HSM), including predictive analysis methods and related safety analysis tools.
• Experience implementing HSIP, SHSP, Complete Streets, Vision Zero, Safe System Approach, or similar transportation safety initiatives is preferred.
• Working knowledge of NJDOT roadway design standards, AASHTO guidance, MUTCD requirements, and Complete Streets principles.
• Experience managing or coordinating multiple transportation projects, programs, schedules, and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with public agencies, consultants, technical staff, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Traffic Safety & Crash Analysis: Analyze crash data, identify crash trends and patterns, develop high-crash location lists, and recommend appropriate safety countermeasures based on safety performance and crash analysis.
• Road Safety Audits: Lead and support Road Safety Audits and coordinate with NJDOT staff, consultants, local agencies, and other stakeholders to identify and advance roadway safety improvements.
• Safety Program Support: Support the planning, coordination, tracking, and implementation of NJDOT safety programs, including the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and related initiatives.
• Project Development & Delivery: Review transportation projects from Concept Development through Final Design for consistency with NJDOT and FHWA safety guidance. Provide technical input related to crash analysis, geometric design, traffic control, and accommodations for vulnerable road users.
• Complete Streets & Vulnerable Road User Safety: Review projects for appropriate pedestrian, bicycle, and other multimodal safety accommodations and support implementation of NJDOT Complete Streets initiatives.
• HSIP Portfolio Management: Assist the HSIP Portfolio Team with project tracking, reporting, prioritization, and coordination. Help improve and automate quarterly reporting and project status tracking.
• Strategic Highway Safety Plan Support: Assist with implementation of New Jersey's Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), including data analysis, program initiatives, reporting, and related safety activities.
• Project Management: Monitor project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality while coordinating across multiple safety initiatives and project teams.
• Technical Guidance & Mentorship: Serve as a technical resource to NJDOT staff and provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff in roadway safety analysis, transportation planning, and project delivery.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or related field

NJ PE / AICP / PP / RSP1-RSP2 preferred

Job description

T& M Associates seeks an experienced Traffic Engineer or Transportation Planner to join our Transportation team in New Jersey, supporting NJDOT BSIP in advancing roadway safety across the state. The role focuses on crash analysis, safety countermeasures, and Complete Streets implementation from concept to design.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in transportation, strong collaboration skills, and knowledge of FHWA safety guidance. On-site role at NJDOT HQ in Ewing, NJ.