Transportation Planning Director

Position Summary NV5 has an immediate opening for a Department Manager to lead our NY based Traffic Planning/Engineering Group in New York City and Long Island. The successful candidate will lead the Traffic Planning/Engineering group, with a view to growing our regional practice and will be experienced with business development, proposal preparation, mentoring and directing staff, client management and project administration. The Department Manager will lead projects as well as grow and enhance our regional consulting practice. This individual must be capable of taking projects from conception through construction, with a solid background in traffic planning, or engineering operations, infrastructure planning and design involving roadway corridors, streets and bridge reconstruction projects. Responsibilities Lead technical research and writing, document preparation and publication efforts Lead the preparation of proposals, development of scopes of work and create work hour estimates Assist with traffic impact studies, preliminary traffic analyses, and transportation planning reports. Assist in the development of Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) plans and traffic signal design, including signing and pavement marking plans. Assist with traffic operations and safety studies to support roadway improvement projects. Attend and assist with public meetings, public hearings, presentations, and client coordination activities. Prepare comprehensive plans, zoning regulations/form-based codes, design guidelines, and other community plans. Complete all aspects of public engagement: presentation materials, community surveys, stakeholder interviews, website setup, and community meetings. Develop transportation planning strategies for communities throughout New Jersey. Conduct environmental review (SEQRA/NEPA), including preparation of Environmental Impact Statements. Manage multiple assignments while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting project deadlines. Requirements A bachelor’s degree in CE or related field required. A master’s degree is highly desirable A minimum of 10 years of experience in Traffic Planning or Traffic/Transportation Engineering (or equivalent combination of working knowledge and experience) Must be a licensed Professional Planner (PP) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York, or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe. Must be certified by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Safety Professional (RSP) certification or Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is preferred. Familiarity with NYCDOT standards Local project experience highly desirable Supervising experience, directing tasks and performing QA/QC is required Excellent written and oral communication skills highly desired for public and client presentations as well as document preparation

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Compensation: $130,000.00 to $165,000.00 per year Base pay offered for this New York based role may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided in accordance with NY Senate Bill S1326. Base pay information is based on market location. Benefits NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities. Competitive Salary Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Employee Assistance Program Company paid Life & AD&D Company paid Disability 401K Plan Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Company Overview NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world. Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges. At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on. #J-18808-Ljbffr NV5