Transportation Engineer

Town of Brookline; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Town of Brookline as a Transportation Engineer where you will design and manage sustainable transportation systems in a dynamic urban environment. You will work to improve traffic operations and pedestrian safety while collaborating with various stakeholders. This role offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a direct impact on community mobility.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

13 holidays

Personal days

Excellent health benefits

Retirement (pension) benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in municipal or transportation engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) and eligibility for PE license.
• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles and signal systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety.
• Lead data collection efforts and transform findings into recommendations.
• Oversee signage and pavement marking inventories using GIS.

Skills

Traffic engineering principles

Data analysis

GIS tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Career Opportunities with Town of Brookline

Location: 333 Washington Street
Brookline, MA, 02445

Salary: salary range of $81,222– $95,165 annualized

Shape the Future of Urban Mobility in Brookline
The Town of Brookline is seeking a dynamic and analytical Transportation Engineer to help design and manage safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation systems in a thriving urban environment. Reporting to the Director of Engineering and Transportation, this professional role is responsible for improving traffic operations, overseeing signal timing and signage, and leading data-driven projects that enhance pedestrian and vehicular mobility throughout the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety, parking systems, and signal operations.
• Lead data collection efforts and transform findings into actionable recommendations.
• Oversee signage and pavement marking inventories using GIS.
• Evaluate traffic calming and safety improvement strategies for neighborhoods and developments.
• Present engineering reports and recommendations to the Transportation Board and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Town boards, developers, and the public on transportation-related projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in municipal or transportation engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) and eligibility for PE license.
• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles, signal systems, and relevant state/federal standards.
• Experience with traffic modeling and GIS tools a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Why Brookline?
Join a forward-thinking team where innovation, equity, and data-driven planning are at the forefront of transportation policy. As a Transportation Engineer in the Town of Brookline, you’ll play a key role in shaping how people move through a vibrant, densely populated urban community—while ensuring the safety, accessibility, and efficiency of our public infrastructure.

We offer a competitive annualized salary range of $81,222 – $95,165, along with a generous benefits package including four weeks of vacation, 13 holidays, personal days, excellent health and retirement (pension) benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities. This is your chance to make a tangible difference in a community that values sustainability, collaboration, and smart growth.

How to Apply: If you're ready to bring your expertise in civil engineering to the Town of Brookline, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter. Position open until filled, but applications received by July 14 will be prioritized for consideration.

The Town of Brookline is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce.