Transportation Engineer Borough Lead

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation seeks a Civil Engineer 2 - Environmental Review Borough Lead within the Traffic Engineering & Planning unit to manage complex transportation and environmental studies. You will supervise staff, coordinate interagency efforts, and deliver high‑quality analyses for city mobility projects.

Responsibilities include CEQR/SEQR/NEPA work, preparation of reports and presentations, and collaboration with other agencies.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time civil engineering experience.
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer license; current NY registration.
• Masters degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental review projects and CEQR/SEQR/NEPA analyses.
• Supervise technical staff and coordinate interagency efforts.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and graphic materials for department studies.
• Conduct traffic operation and safety studies and recommend improvements.
• Engage with external agencies and participate in advisory committee meetings.
• Perform field work as needed.

Skills

Writing skills

Oral presentation

Driver's license

Education

Professional Engineer license (New York)

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (may substitute for one year of experience)

Tools

HCS

Synchro/SimTraffic

AutoCAD

AutoTurn

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Division of Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working, and doing business in New York City. The Division's responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings to ensure the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians and cyclists. Within TPM, the Traffic Engineering & Planning (TEP) unit is responsible for conducting, reviewing, and approving traffic engineering analysis and methodologies related to every aspect of traffic operations, safety, and transportation planning from curb cuts to area-wide studies.

The Mayoral Administration recently released the Streamlining Procedures to Expedite Equitable Development ("SPEED") report with reforms to make City processes faster and more accountable across four stages of development: environmental review and planning; pre-development and financing; permitting and approvals; and marketing and lease-up. To help make the planning, permitting and approval processes faster, TEP seeks to hire an experienced, motivated candidate to serve as Civil Engineer 2 as an Environmental Review Borough Lead working within a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to improving transportation in the city through various transportation projects. This leadership position will play a critical role in managing complex transportation and environmental review projects, supervising technical staff, coordinating interagency efforts, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality analyses that support the City's development and mobility goals.

The Borough Lead candidate, under the general supervision and guidance of TEP's CEQR Director will manage staff and oversee the review of environmental studies under CEQR/SEQR/NEPA processes using the analytical procedures presented in the CEQR Technical Manual and Environmental Manual, . They will also assist in conducting a variety of traffic operation and safety studies following the Department's supplemental guidance on level-of-service analyses for signalized/unsignalized intersections and pedestrian elements (i.e., sidewalks, crosswalks, and street corners) using a variety of analysis tools including Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, and other traffic simulation models (i.e., VISSIM, Aimsun, etc.) to develop and test improvement measures that ameliorate congestion, improve mobility, and enhance safety for all street users.

The candidate will also perform engineering reviews of schematic geometric designs and Design Approval Document/Preliminary Design Investigation reports for capital reconstruction projects and other transportation projects using the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, and Highway Design Manual, as well as assist senior staff in organizing and preparing written reports and graphic materials for presentations, participate in technical and advisory committee meetings, and interact with other agency representatives on department studies and projects. The candidate will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Limited field work may also be necessary in this role.

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Minimum Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and

(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in "1" above.

Special Note: In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Preferred Skills

Proficiency in HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, AutoCAD, AutoTurn, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Knowledge of transportation planning and traffic engineering principles, traffic impact studies Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), MUTCD, AASHTO, and CEQR Technical Manual strongly preferred.

Excellent writing and oral presentation skills preferred.

Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.