Senior Traffic Engineer - Lead & Grow Transportation Projects

The LiRo Group; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Opportunity

Competitive benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The LiRo Group in Edison, NJ is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to expand our transportation practice and lead technical efforts across the NJ/NY corridor. This role targets staff mentorship and cross-disciplinary collaboration beyond traditional bounds to deliver integrated transportation solutions.

You will work with structural and civil teams from planning to construction, helping to shape in-house traffic capabilities while pursuing new client opportunities and contributing to proposals

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Transportation focus preferred).
• 8–25 years of traffic engineering experience, including DOT project experience.
• NJ PE required; NY PE strongly preferred or ability to obtain.
• PTOE certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with NJDOT, NJTA, NYSDOT, or NYCDOT standards and procedures.
• Strong background in MPT/staging and work zone traffic control.
• Experience with traffic analysis software (Synchro, HCS, VISSIM or similar).
• Signal design and timing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred; MicroStation experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, mentor junior staff and work as part of team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review traffic engineering analyses, including capacity analysis, signal analysis, intersection evaluation, and corridor studies.
• Lead and oversee the preparation of MPT and staging plans for bridge and roadway projects.
• Develop traffic control, signing, and pavement marking plans per NJDOT, NJTA, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, and MUTCD.
• Support and lead traffic impact studies and operational improvement projects.
• Coordinate with structural and civil engineers to develop practical staging solutions.
• Serve as task lead and technical authority on traffic-related assignments.
• Participate in site visits and constructability reviews to evaluate traffic conditions.
• Provide technical support during construction administration.
• Assist with agency coordination and client engagement related to traffic and work zone impacts.
• Contribute to proposals, qualifications packages, and business development efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Mentor staff

Strong communication skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Transportation focus)

NJ Professional Engineer (PE) required

PTOE certification preferred

Tools

Synchro

HCS

VISSIM

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

The LiRo Group in Edison, NJ is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to expand our transportation practice and lead technical efforts across the NJ/NY corridor. This role targets staff mentorship and cross-disciplinary collaboration beyond traditional bounds to deliver integrated transportation solutions.

You will work with structural and civil teams from planning to construction, helping to shape in-house traffic capabilities while pursuing new client opportunities and contributing to proposals