Senior Traffic Operations Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Onsite work environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

TYLin, a global infrastructure firm, seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead traffic operations-style projects in the New York City region. You will head a team of engineers, coordinate with clients and agency officials, and ensure safety and high quality across transportation facilities.

The role requires substantial experience in transportation engineering and project management, with on-site responsibilities and collaboration across consultant teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil or transportation engineering, urban planning, or related field.
• PE license preferred, PTOE a plus.
• Experience with transportation infrastructure projects and traffic operations design.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop solutions for transportation challenges at major regional hubs.
• Review and oversee traffic signing, striping, signals, and related designs.
• Coordinate with agencies, clients, and on-site staff to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Data analysis

Client/stakeholder coordination

Education

Civil or Transportation Engineering degree

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

HCS

MUTCD

AASHTO Green Book

AASHTO Roadside Design Guide

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 SummaryTYLin 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.Responsibilities & QualificationsPrimary ResponsibilitiesThe selected individual will perform various transportation engineering and planning tasks, such as: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 moreOverseeing safety and state of good repair for transportation infrastructure for agency facilitiesCollaborating with and presenting to agency officials, including non-engineering/planning stakeholdersPrioritizing, defining, and delegating client requests to internal and various external consultant teamsManaging and working within project and facility budgetsUnderstanding and interpreting data analytics to make informed decisions, develop recommendations, and propose solutionsCoordinating with on-site construction projects to maintain facility safety while delivering excellent customer service and user experienceStaying up to date on the latest trends in transportation technology and mobility servicesSkills and QualificationsIdeal candidates will possess the following qualities:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentAbility to anticipate and represent client needs and interestsAbility to interpret/synthesize data of disparate sources into a cohesive singular perspectiveExperience managing transportation projects, including management of staff, budgets, and clientsExpert level fluency using standard transportation engineering technical manuals and procedures including the MUTCD, AASHTO Green Book, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, HCM, CEQR Technical ManualFamiliarity with industry standard sign design softwareFamiliarity with Synchro, VISSIM, and HCS with knowledge about program inputs, outputs, and limitationsFamiliarity with pedestrian and transit analyses, with knowledge of analysis inputs, outputs, and limitationsFlexibility to work at the project site and during non-standard business hours occasionallyRequirementsCandidates must meet the following requirements:At least 10 years of experience in the transportation engineering industryDegree in civil or transportation engineering, urban planning, or related fieldPE required, preferably in the state of New York or New Jersey. PTOE a plusValid United States driver’s licenseExperience working with public agencies on large-scale transportation infrastructure projectsProject management skills and experienceMust be authorized to work in the United StatesAdditional InformationTYLin 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. #LI-OnsiteTYLin 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.