Senior Traffic Engineer

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join its growing Transportation team in Edison, New Jersey

Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced transportation professional to help build and shape an expanding in-house traffic engineering practice supporting major bridge, roadway, and infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey and New York.

The role offers strong leadership visibility, technical ownership, and the opportunity to play a key role in the long-term growth of the practice.

Why This is a Great Opportunity

• Opportunity to help build and grow a traffic engineering group from the ground up
• High-impact role supporting major transportation and infrastructure projects
• Strong exposure to NJDOT, NJTA, NYSDOT, and NYCDOT projects
• Ability to work across bridge, roadway, structural, and civil disciplines
• Leadership opportunity with involvement in strategy, mentoring, and business development
• Collaborative environment with strong executive visibility and career growth potential
• Opportunity to influence technical standards, processes, and team development

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee traffic engineering analyses including capacity analysis, signal analysis, intersection studies, and corridor evaluations
• Lead development of Maintenance & Protection of Traffic (MPT) and staging plans for roadway and bridge projects
• Prepare traffic control, signing, and pavement marking plans in accordance with DOT and MUTCD standards
• Support traffic impact studies and operational improvement projects
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, and infrastructure teams to develop practical and constructible solutions
• Participate in site visits, constructability reviews, and construction support activities
• Serve as a technical lead on traffic-related assignments and mentor junior staff
• Assist with proposals, client engagement, and business development initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or relevant degree. xhyhwjd
• NJ Professional Engineer (PE) license required; NY PE preferred or ability to obtain
• 8+ years of traffic engineering experience with DOT project exposure
• Strong background in MPT/staging and work zone traffic control
• Experience with traffic analysis software such as Synchro, HCS, or VISSIM
• Familiarity with NJDOT, NJTA, NYSDOT, and/or NYCDOT standards and procedures
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• PTOE certification preferred

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead impactful transportation projects while helping shape a growing traffic engineering practice, this is a conversation worth having.