Traffic Design Engineer

Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. Career Center; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. seeks an experienced Civil Engineer for on-site project leadership in New York. You will manage projects, staff and clients while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on traffic, intersection, and roadway design tasks.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, NY PE license (or near-term eligibility), and strong communication skills. PTOE is desirable; CAD (MicroStation/AutoCAD) and MS Office proficiency are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• NY PE license required (or ability to obtain within first 6 months).
• PTOE desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with NYSDOT/NYCDOT/CTDOT/NJDOT (desirable).
• Knowledge of CAD software (MicroStation or AutoCAD).
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, staff and clients.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on traffic-related design tasks.
• Assist in preparation of specifications, plans, schedules, permits and designs.
• Assist with traffic/parking studies, corridor planning and safety audits.
• Coordinate with field inspection staff and serve as on-site project representative.

Job description

Ranked the #4 Large Employer to Work for in America and residing in the Top 400 on Engineering News Record (ENR)'s List of Top Design Firms in the nation, TPD is currently hiring dynamic Engineers at all levels.

Our ideal candidate has minimum of 4-8 years of experience, a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work cohesively within a team, and the ability to work on multiple projects. Additionally, we offer a creative, flexible, supportive and fun environment!

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage projects, staff and clients.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on tasks such as work zone traffic, intersection design, traffic signal design, roadway signing and pavement marking plans, DOT access permitting, control plans and traffic signal operations analysis.
• Assist in the preparation specifications, plans, construction schedules, impact studies, permits, and designs for projects.
• Assist with traffic/parking studies, corridor planning, feasibility studies, and safety audits.
• Coordinate with field inspection staff and serve as an on-site project representative.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in NY required (or ability to obtain within first 6 months)
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with design standards, NYSDOT/NYCDOT/CTDOT/NJDOT experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of CADD Software (MicroStation or AutoCAD)
• Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Driver’s License

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

Don't meet every qualification or skill in the description? That's ok! We are fully committed to expanding our staff and culture to best serve our clients and our communities. If you are interested in this position but don't completely align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. You may be what we are looking for, for this role or maybe for another open position.

At TPD we exist to improve the quality of life for the public and are dedicated to Moving Forward Together.