Manager, Traffic Engineer

Gannett Fleming • Woodbury, NY

266d • $154,000 - $243,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking an experienced Manager - Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation Practice in New York, NY or New Jersey. This is a hybrid position, offering the flexibility to work both remotely and in-office while leading impactful transportation projects. At Gannett Fleming TranSystems, we know that well-designed transportation systems are the backbone of thriving communities. As a Manager - Traffic Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping safer, smarter, and more connected roadways—enhancing mobility and improving the daily lives of residents and businesses across New York and New Jersey.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in New Jersey and New York.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in traffic-related design and traffic/transportation engineering.
• Familiarity with local client design standards, including NJDOT, NJTA, NYCDOT, and NYSDOT.
• Hands-on experience in civil/roadway design, intersection design, and traffic signal system design.
• Experience applying standard principles to traffic engineering studies to identify and evaluate alternatives.
• Proven ability to collaborate with clients and internal teams, building strong working relationships.
• Track record of successful business development and strategic planning for key pursuits.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in writing and developing project proposals and letters of interest.
• Strong client relationships and willingness to lead bid, proposal, and presentation efforts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CDOT, MassDOT, MTA, and PANYNJ.

Responsibilities

• Secure, plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of small to large-scale, multi-discipline traffic projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
• Reinforce and continue to establish strategic market positioning and service offerings that align with client needs and company initiatives.
• Serve as a Project Manager, Task Manager, and/or Traffic Technical Advisor on projects and pursuits.
• Mentor traffic staff and provide guidance on technical and project management aspects.
• Prepare traffic impact studies, traffic operations modeling & simulations, Maintenance of Traffic plans, traffic signal designs, and signing & pavement marking designs.
• Market Traffic Analysis and Engineering services, assisting in proposal preparation for public and private sector clients.
• Utilize HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and other traffic engineering software.
• Perform quality, schedule, and cost control functions on assigned projects and tasks.
• Manage and deliver multiple project commitments effectively.
• Support internal teams and service outside clients directly.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment, offering a mix of remote and in-office flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, including access to training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree