Senior Traffic Engineer – NYC/NJ Corridor

WSP Global Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Lead Traffic Engineer for the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Area. You will provide high-level guidance on the investigation, design, and operation of streets and highways, overseeing multi-site projects and coordinating with clients, regulators, and cross-functional teams.

The role requires extensive knowledge of traffic engineering design standards, data analysis, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related discipline.
• 7–10 years of post-education engineering/traffic design experience.
• Proficient in MUTCD, HCM, AASHTO and related traffic standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide data collection and analysis from field surveys, plans, GIS, and maps for project development.
• Apply high-level traffic engineering techniques to identify improvements across project phases.
• Lead investigations of site conditions and assess conformance with rules and permits.
• Manage design and construction of traffic projects, including work zone plans and safety plans.
• Collaborate with clients and regulators to mitigate impacts on road systems.

Skills

Traffic engineering principles

Roadway planning & design

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

QA/QC oversight

Self-leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoTurn

GuideSign

Job description

WSP USA seeks a Lead Traffic Engineer for the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Area. You will provide high-level guidance on the investigation, design, and operation of streets and highways, overseeing multi-site projects and coordinating with clients, regulators, and cross-functional teams.

The role requires extensive knowledge of traffic engineering design standards, data analysis, and effective communication.