Traffic Engineer 2

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is seeking a Traffic Engineer 2 to contribute to projects that improve highway and work zone safety through signing, pavement markings, and traffic control. You will engage in cutting-edge transportation technologies while collaborating with a skilled team focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include guiding junior engineers, managing project scopes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and preparing

Qualifications

• Eight years of engineering experience or four years with a bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• One year as Engineer Project Manager 1 with the PTC or equivalent experience/education.
• Possession of an EIT certificate may substitute two years of experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and obtain a Pennsylvania driver's license within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to lower-level engineers and supervises consultants.
• Participates in management of traffic, facilities, design and construction projects with increasing scope.
• Leads full lifecycle of assigned projects from scope to estimates.
• Monitors scheduling, activity, and field inspections to ensure standards are met.
• Reviews plans, specifications, studies, invoices, and consultant estimates.
• Prepares detailed reports and attends meetings to provide feedback and recommendations.
• Coordinates with internal departments and external agencies for input and status updates.
• Performs traffic and safety surveys and prepares documentation for managers.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analysis

Engineering Principles

Standards

Communication Proficiency

Quality Control

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission offers an exciting opportunity for a Traffic Engineer 2 to help shape the future of one of the nation's premier transportation systems. In this role, you'll contribute to projects that enhance highway and work zone safety through signing and pavement markings, temporary traffic control, and emerging transportation technologies. Join a collaborative team committed to engineering excellence, innovation, and stewardship while expanding your technical expertise and helping enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Job description:

Job Purpose and Summary

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission offers an exciting opportunity for a Traffic Engineer 2 to help shape the future of one of the nation's premier transportation systems. In this role, you'll contribute to projects that enhance highway and work zone safety through signing and pavement markings, temporary traffic control, and emerging transportation technologies. Join a collaborative team committed to engineering excellence, innovation, and stewardship while expanding your technical expertise and helping enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to lower-level engineers and provides project supervision to consultants.
• Participates in the management of the development and administration of traffic, facilities, design and/or construction projects with an increasing scope of responsibility.
• Participates in the full lifecycle of assigned projects. Participates in the development of the scope of work, selection of consultants, preparation of plans, specifications, standards and cost estimates.
• Monitors and maintains documentation of project scheduling and activity to ensure proper project development.
• Monitors contractors work and participates in the field inspections, reviews and surveys to ensure adherence to standards and specifications. Identifies potential problems and submits reports recommending solutions.
• Reviews plans, specifications, studies, invoices and estimates prepared by consultants.
• Assists in the preparation of detailed and comprehensive reports and documents.
• Attends meetings to provide feedback and recommendations for assigned projects.
• Coordinates and communicates with various internal departments and external agencies to attain input and provide status updates for assigned projects.
• Participates in traffic and safety surveys. Reviews, analyzes and assists in preparation of documentation and reports for managerial staff.
• Administers and/or assists in oversight of various PTC engineering programs.
• Performs duties requiring a broad knowledge and application of engineering principles and practices as they relate to all phases of assigned projects and job duties.
• Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of engineering experience;OR
• Four (4) years of engineering experience AND a bachelor's degree with major course work in engineering or other related discipline;OR
• One (1) year as an Engineer Project Manager 1 with the PTC.
  Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.
• Possession of a valid Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate may be used to substitute two (2) years of experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license. Must obtain and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver's license within six (6) months of employment.

Competencies

Problem Solving/Analysis Comprehension of Engineering Principles and Standards Communication Proficiency Quality Control Project Management Attention to Detail

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position demands include frequent speaking, writing and reading reports. Position requires frequent work at a computer utilizing business programs and PTC specific operating systems. Position requires frequent travel and/or fieldwork and exposure to roadway traffic. Occasionally works outside of normal business hours for assigned work assignments.

Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting and comfortable temperature. Field environment may include exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable conditions. Physical environment is generally safe, but safety equipment or precautions must be followed in field conditions.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent(s) within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of the employee(s) assigned to this job. Management has the discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.