Senior Traffic Operations Engineer

TYLin; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

TYLin, a global infrastructure consulting firm, seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead traffic operations projects at major NYC-area hubs. You will guide a team of engineers, oversee signing, striping, and signals, and coordinate safety and agency interests. On-site participation at facilities or agency offices may be required.

The role emphasizes leading projects, client relations, and staying current with transportation technology and mobility trends, with potential on-call site work.

Qualifications

• Ten years or more of transportation engineering experience preferred.
• Experience managing transportation projects, including staff, budgets, and clients.
• PE required, PTOE a plus, preferably NY or NJ.
• Valid US driver's license and work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop solutions for transportation challenges at large transit hubs.
• Provide guidance and final review of traffic engineering designs (signing, striping, signals).
• Oversee safety and state of good repair for agency facilities.
• Collaborate with agency officials and stakeholders.
• Manage client requests, budgets, and multiple consultant teams.
• Interpret data analytics to develop recommendations and solutions.
• Coordinate with on-site construction while ensuring safety and customer service.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Client needs interpretation

Data synthesis

Project management

MUTCD/AASHTO/HCM knowledge

Sign design software

Synchro/VISSIM/HCS

Pedestrian and transit analysis

Occasional after-hours availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering (or related)

Tools

Sign design software

Synchro

VISSIM

HCS

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

TYLin is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead traffic operations-style projects at major transportation hubs in the New York City region. This person would lead a team of engineers to support traffic operations on large-scale projects and facilities. Services to be provided include designing and providing oversight of various traffic facilities and transportation infrastructure including roadway signs and striping, parking facilities, loading facilities, curbside frontages, and more.

This individual would serve as the lead of projects, coordinating with clients, stakeholders, facility staff and more. They would also be responsible for maintaining safety and advancing agency and client interests. This person may be requested to serve as an extension of staff, potentially with regular on-site time required at local facilities or agency offices.

This posting is intended to gather expressions of interest from The Senior Traffic Operations Engineer for anticipated opportunities expected to arise over the next 3-6 months. While an immediate vacancy may not be available, we are building relationships with talented professionals who are interested in joining our growing City Solutions new projects and hiring needs materialize.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Primary Responsibilities

• Leading a team to develop creative solutions to transportation challenges at large and complex regional transportation hubs.
• Providing guidance, oversight, and final review of traffic engineering designs for signing, striping, signals, and more
• Overseeing safety and state of good repair for transportation infrastructure for agency facilities
• Collaborating with and presenting to agency officials, including non-engineering/planning stakeholders
• Prioritizing, defining, and delegating client requests to internal and various external consultant teams
• Managing and working within project and facility budgets
• Understanding and interpreting data analytics to make informed decisions, develop recommendations, and propose solutions
• Coordinating with on-site construction projects to maintain facility safety while delivering excellent customer service and user experience
• Staying up to date on the latest trends in transportation technology and mobility services

Skills And Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to anticipate and represent client needs and interests
• Ability to interpret/synthesize data of disparate sources into a cohesive singular perspective
• Experience managing transportation projects, including management of staff, budgets, and clients
• Expert level fluency using standard transportation engineering technical manuals and procedures including the MUTCD, AASHTO Green Book, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, HCM, CEQR Technical Manual
• Familiarity with industry standard sign design software
• Familiarity with Synchro, VISSIM, and HCS with knowledge about program inputs, outputs, and limitations
• Familiarity with pedestrian and transit analyses, with knowledge of analysis inputs, outputs, and limitations
• Flexibility to work at the project site and during non-standard business hours occasionally

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in the transportation engineering industry
• Degree in civil or transportation engineering, urban planning, or related field
• PE required, preferably in the state of New York or New Jersey. PTOE a plus
• Valid United States driver’s license
• Experience working with public agencies on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects
• Project management skills and experience
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $117,600- $176,400 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYlin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.