Traffic 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. (TPD) is seeking engineers in the New York area to contribute to a range of traffic engineering projects.

The role requires a civil engineering degree, NY PE license or the ability to obtain it within six months, and experience with traffic design, work zones, and multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates have 4–8 years of experience, strong work ethic, teamwork spirit, and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 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 NYSDOT/NYCDOT/CTDOT/NJDOT experience desirable.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Multi-project work

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

PE license in NY (or within 6 months)

PTOE desirable

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

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.