Transportation Engineering

Overview Under the direction of the County Engineer, the Transportation Engineer is responsible for managing and overseeing complex transportation and infrastructure engineering projects, with a focus on roadway and intersection improvements, structures, buildings, bridges, traffic signal design, and advanced traffic management systems. This position provides technical leadership, project management, engineering design oversight, and staff supervision in support of County engineering operations and capital improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and engineering guidance for highway, roadway, and intersection improvement projects.

Manage engineering projects through planning, design, permitting, construction, and closeout phases.

Review and resolve complex technical engineering issues and recommend practical solutions.

Serve as a technical liaison to municipalities, state agencies, rail agencies, consultants, contractors, and utility companies.

Perform independent technical reviews of engineering studies, plans, specifications, and reports.

Prepare and review engineering specifications, scopes of work, cost estimates, and contract documents.

Oversee and participate in the design, maintenance, and construction of: Highways, roads, streets, and intersections

Storm drainage and flood control systems

Traffic control devices and signal systems

Interior and exterior lighting and electrical systems

Environmental remediation systems and related infrastructure

Conduct field investigations and inspections of facilities, structures, construction projects, and public infrastructure.

Analyze traffic data and traffic operations to support transportation planning and safety initiatives.

Coordinate maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) plans, detours, and work zone traffic control.

Assist with drainage and flood mitigation projects, including stormwater system planning and water flow analysis.

Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to engineering and technical staff.

Maintain project records, engineering documentation, and regulatory compliance files.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of civil and transportation engineering principles, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing roadway design, traffic operations, traffic signals, and public infrastructure projects.

Familiarity with Complete Streets principles and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

Experience with transportation and traffic engineering software, including: Experience with engineering design software such as AutoCAD is preferred.

Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate engineering personnel.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, public officials, consultants, contractors, and the public.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant NJ transportation experience, including: Traffic operations analysis and interpretation of traffic data

Traffic signal systems and traffic control design

Maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) and detour planning

Preparation of technical specifications and scopes of work for roadway, bridges and intersection improvement projects

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification preferred.

Benefits Competitive benefits, including a pension plan, health and dental insurance, and on‑site wellness coaches.

Generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave.

Supportive work‑life balance and flexible working options.

Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or anyother characteristic protected by law.

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