Senior Traffic Engineering Lead for Borough Projects

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation in New York City seeks an experienced City Planner to lead the Brooklyn Borough Engineering Office. The role focuses on supervising technical staff, coordinating traffic engineering projects, and reviewing capital programs to support Vision Zero and city goals.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, data analysis and communication skills, plus a solid understanding of traffic engineering principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in city planning or related field with required experience.
• Graduate education in city planning or related field may substitute for experience per regulations.
• A bachelor’s degree is required for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise technical staff within the Brooklyn Borough Engineering Office.
• Coordinate complex traffic engineering projects and capital programs.
• Review field surveys, prepare reports, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

SIMS proficiency

Oral and written communication

Project management

Data analysis

Traffic engineering principles

Collaboration across teams

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Department of Transportation in New York City seeks an experienced City Planner to lead the Brooklyn Borough Engineering Office. The role focuses on supervising technical staff, coordinating traffic engineering projects, and reviewing capital programs to support Vision Zero and city goals.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, data analysis and communication skills, plus a solid understanding of traffic engineering principles.