Traffic Operator

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 46,838 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a self-motivated Traffic Operator to join the Highways & Traffic Engineering team in Ewing Township, NJ. You will monitor roadway corridors from an on-site management center, using adaptive signal systems and ITS technologies to support informed decisions.

The role involves coordinating with internal stakeholders and partner agencies, adhering to SOPs, and maintaining strong team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Some college required; civil engineering degree a plus.
• Experience in Traffic Engineering/Traffic Operations is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel-based programming.
• Ability to interface with ITS devices such as CCTV cameras and traffic signal systems.
• Familiarity with MUTCD and other transportation publications.
• Experience creating and applying QA/QC policies.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources for decision making.
• Strong time management and multitasking under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal English communications.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor and disseminate information about adaptive signal corridors to maintain the transportation system for planned and unplanned events.
• Interface with ITS devices such as CCTV cameras and traffic signal systems.
• Identify and report road hazards, signal timing issues, construction activities, and traffic patterns affecting flow.
• Gather information from multiple sources and analytics tools to support team decisions.
• Monitor email inbox and respond as needed.
• Adhere to SOPs and guidelines for the management center.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, clients, and colleagues.

Skills

Traffic Ops

Excel

English fluency

Team player

Education

Some college

Civil engineering degree a plus

Tools

Office 365

CCTV interfaces

ITS devices

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a self‑motivated and qualified Traffic Operator to join our growing Highways & Traffic Engineering team in Ewing Township, New Jersey!

The selected candidate will have the unique opportunity to serve as a traffic operator at an on‑site management center in Ewing Township, with the ability to monitor roadway corridors via controlled traffic signal systems and various other intelligent transportation system technologies. This role offers the unique ability to work collaboratively in a changing landscape with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and partner agencies creating an invigorating career opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor, detect, document, and regularly disseminate information about the health of adaptive signal corridors to help effectively maintain the transportation system through a host of events, both planned and unplanned, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Interface with ITS devices such as Closed‑Circuit TV (CCTV) cameras and traffic signal systems.
• Identify and report potential road hazards, signal timing, construction activities, and/or traffic patterns that impede optimal traffic flow.
• Gather information from multiple sources, dashboards, and data analytics tools to work collaboratively with team members to make informed decisions about traffic management.
• Monitor email inbox and reply to messages, as necessary.
• Adhere to established SOPs and guidelines for conduct in the management center.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, clients, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Some college is required; Associate or bachelor degree in civil engineering is a plus.
• Prior related experience in Traffic Engineering/Traffic Operations is a plus.
• Knowledge of Traffic Engineering/Traffic Operations principles and regional transportation systems/stakeholders is a plus.
• Proficient level in Microsoft Office suite products/Office 365 with emphasis on Excel-based programming required. Overall strong computer skills necessary.
• Ability to interface with ITS devices such as Closed‑Circuit TV (CCTV) cameras and traffic signal systems.
• Some familiarity with the MUTCD and other transportation publications.
• Some experience with the creation and implementation of QA/QC policies.
• Ability to gather information from multiple sources, dashboards, and data analytics tools to make informed decisions and evaluate cause/effect relationship of actions taken.
• Perform tasks effectively under pressure.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, including the ability to multi‑task.
• Must thrive in a team setting and act with professional demeanor and positive attitude at all times.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $34.00-$37.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!