Traffic Operations Specialist – NYC TMC

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase eligibility

Vacation/PPTO; holidays

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. in New York City is hiring a traffic management specialist to support the MBTR-TMC. You will monitor real-time traffic, coordinate with PAPD and other agencies, and help mitigate conditions.

The role requires field work, 3+ years in traffic operations, strong communication and analytical skills, plus tolerance for alternate schedules. Base salary ranges from 60k to 115k with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a traffic operator or traffic engineer with field/operations experience
• Ability to work independently in the field
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain positive relationships with partners
• Ability to coordinate real-time activities and priorities within shift schedules

Responsibilities

• Lead monitoring and reporting of real-time traffic conditions; coordinate mitigation with PAPD and other agencies
• Monitor ITS devices, cameras, and speed/occupancy data to detect congestion
• Coordinate message changes on variable message signs with input from supervisors
• Maintain event logs and provide end-of-shift summary reports

Skills

Fieldwork readiness

Interpersonal skills

Communication with stakeholders

Coordination of real-time activities

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Tools

IMSA Transportation Center System Specialist certification

CADD/Design software (Microstation/Inroads; AutoCAD/Civil 3D)

Traffic analysis software (Synchro/SimTraffic; VISSIM; CORSIM; HCS; SIDRA)

Job description

Jacobs Solutions Inc. in New York City is hiring a traffic management specialist to support the MBTR-TMC. You will monitor real-time traffic, coordinate with PAPD and other agencies, and help mitigate conditions.

The role requires field work, 3+ years in traffic operations, strong communication and analytical skills, plus tolerance for alternate schedules. Base salary ranges from 60k to 115k with comprehensive benefits.