Traffic Analyst

Stantec; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,400 - 119,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Ten paid holidays

Vacation 10–20 days per year

401(k) plan

Job summary

Stantec in New York City is seeking a Traffic Analyst to join a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience in transportation engineering or planning. The role focuses on traffic and revenue forecasting for toll facilities nationwide and blends engineering, planning, and economics.

The position is hybrid, requiring at least three days in the office weekly, with training and collaboration emphasized to build strong interpersonal connections and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of TPTE principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with TPTE standards, codes, and requirements.
• Understanding NEPA studies and guidelines.
• Experience with traffic analysis tools such as Synchro and HCS.
• Experience with VISSIM, ArcGIS, or Adobe Illustrator.
• Extensive experience with Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting transportation planning studies, including traffic impact studies and analyses.
• Support TPTE portions of environmental studies, coordinating with other disciplines.
• Participate in traffic data collection programs and analyze data.
• Contribute to roadway design processes with engineers.
• Prepare materials for public outreach meetings and communicate concepts clearly.
• Perform microsimulation and mesoscopic modeling and integrate findings into recommendations.
• Draft technical memoranda and comprehensive reports.

Skills

TPTE principles

NEPA familiarity

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering / Transportation-related field

Master’s degree (asset)

EIT license or FE exam (or within six months)

Tools

Synchro

HCS

VISSIM

ArcGIS

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Job Description

We are seeking a Traffic Analyst to join our multidisciplinary team in the New York City office. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in transportation engineering or planning. The team specializes in traffic and revenue forecasting for toll facilities across the United States, offering a unique blend of transportation engineering, planning, and economics expertise. We emphasize training, collaboration, and interpersonal connections, which are strengthened by working side-by-side with colleagues. This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting transportation planning studies, including traffic impact studies, traffic operations analyses, crash analyses, and speed studies.
• Support Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering (TPTE) portions of Environmental Impact Assessments and Planning and Environmental Linkages studies, coordinating with other disciplines.
• Participate in traffic data collection programs and analyze collected data.
• Contribute to iterative roadway design processes alongside roadway and structural engineers.
• Prepare materials for public outreach meetings and facilitate clear visual communication of technical concepts for public audiences.
• Perform microsimulation and mesoscopic modeling, integrating findings into final project recommendations.
• Draft technical memoranda and comprehensive reports.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of TPTE principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with TPTE standards, codes, and requirements.
• Understanding of National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) studies and guidelines.
• Experience with traffic analysis tools such as Synchro and HCS.
• Experience with VISSIM, ArcGIS, or Adobe Illustrator.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Proficiency with standard business software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings to general audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, City and Regional Planning, Operations Research, or a related field. A master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 1 years of professional experience is preferred. Previous internship experience a plus.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) license, successful completion of the FE exam, or ability to obtain EIT within six months of employment.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

About the Team

Pay Transparency:In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Job Info

• Job Identification 1006908
• Posting Date 07/24/2026, 02:11 PM
• Locations 475 Fifth Avenue 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10017, US (Hybrid)
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Staff Type Category HE - Hourly Exempt
• Minimum Experience (Total Years) 1
• Pay Range 5 Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$85,400.00 - $119,600.00 Annually