Senior Traffic Engineer: Regional Planning and Projects

Jointheportauthority; World Trade Center (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to oversee transportation planning, design, and construction support for large-scale projects across PA facilities, including tunnels, bridges, and redevelopment programs. This role is located at 4 World Trade Center with hybrid work options.

Responsibilities include leading traffic engineering efforts, coordinating with stakeholders, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring compliance with MUTCD and AASHTO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering or Urban Planning from an accredited college or university.
• Seven years of progressive experience in Traffic Engineering including planning, simulation, operations, data analytics, and cost estimates.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lead, manage, and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and traffic analysis software.
• Working knowledge of MUTCD and AASHTO Green Book.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation engineering technical and programmatic oversight for Transportation Management Plans and coordinate with PA stakeholders and internal groups on construction impacts.
• Lead transportation planning, design, and construction support for projects and redevelopment programs at PA facilities.
• Manage staff and consultants, provide design oversight, ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and manage traffic-related scopes, budgets, schedules, specifications and cost estimates; contribute to Conceptual Traffic Design plans; audit consultant documents.
• Apply knowledge of traffic operations, ITS, and countermeasures to improve traffic flow and safety.
• Participate in internal and external meetings.
• Prepare staff cost estimates for Professional Engineering Services and review consultant proposals.
• Develop and maintain records of all project agreements, finances, reports, and documents.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering or Urban Planning

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Traffic analysis software

Job description

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to oversee transportation planning, design, and construction support for large-scale projects across PA facilities, including tunnels, bridges, and redevelopment programs. This role is located at 4 World Trade Center with hybrid work options.

Responsibilities include leading traffic engineering efforts, coordinating with stakeholders, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring compliance with MUTCD and AASHTO