Transportation Engineer

TYLin; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive medical, disability and life

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off

Education benefits

Job summary

TYLin in Ewing, New Jersey, is seeking Transportation/Traffic Engineers to advance safety improvement programs for state and local projects. You will apply engineering principles to design, analyze crashes, and promote accessible, safe transportation networks.

Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders; develop KPIs, SHSP, HSIP, and provide data-driven safety recommendations. Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 3–5 years of experience; EIT required, PE/AICP/RSP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of transportation/traffic engineering design experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Preferred: PE, AICP, RSP certifications.
• Experience with NJDOT Roadway Design Guide, MUTCD, AASHTO Green Book.

Responsibilities

• Serve as in-house augment staff on state, county, and municipal projects.
• Conduct crash analyses and develop data-driven safety recommendations.
• Support and manage safety-focused programs and initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and coordination.
• Develop safety targets, KPIs, and summary reports.
• Contribute to SHSP activities and implementation.
• Review HSIP assessments and performance plans.

Skills

Crash analyses

Data-driven safety

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

PE (Professional Engineer)

AICP (Certified Planner)

RSP (Road Safety Professional)

Tools

NJDOT Roadway Design Guide

MUTCD

AASHTO Green Book

PROWAG/ADA Standards

NJDOT HSIP/SHSP publications

NACTO publications

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about creating safer, more accessible transportation systems? Join our dynamic team in Ewing, New Jersey, where you'll play a pivotal role in advancing safety improvement programs of all surface travel modes for a leading state agency. This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to meaningful projects that directly impact communities and improve mobility for all. We’re seeking Transportation/Traffic Engineers who bring understanding of safety principles and infrastructure design, and who thrive in collaborative, mission-driven environments.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Contribute to a wide range of engineering and planning services, including crash analyses, program management, and design reviews, from Concept Development through Final Design.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to shape safer, more inclusive transportation networks.
• Be part of a forward-thinking agency committed to innovation, sustainability, and equity in transportation.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as in-house augment staff providing guidance on State, county, and municipal projects.
• Conduct crash analyses and develop data-driven safety recommendations.
• Support and manage safety-focused programs and initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and coordination.
• Develop safety targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and summary reports.
• Contribute to Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) activities and implementation.
• Review Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) assessments and performance plans.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years of transportation/traffic engineering design experience.
• Required certifications: Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Preferred certifications: PE (Professional Engineer), AICP (Certified Planner), RSP (Road Safety Professional).
• Experience with NJDOT Roadway Design Guide, MUTCD, AASHTO Green Book
• Experience with the following is a plus:
• NJDOT Complete Streets Policy
• Safe System Approach/Vision Zero concepts
• Highway Safety Manual (HSM)
• PROWAG/ADA Standards
• NJDOT HSIP and/or SHSP publications
• NACTO publications

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $74,400 - $111,600 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.