Senior Engineer

The Port Authority of NY & NJ•New York, NY

13d•$110,474 - $176,748•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Traffic Engineer (Regional/TB&T Transportation Management Plan) will provide oversight and support for transportation management planning and execution for Regional and Tunnels, Bridges, and Terminals construction projects, including unique, large-scale projects and Redevelopment Programs. The role is located at 4 World Trade Center and is part of the Traffic Engineering unit within the Engineering/Architecture Design Division. The unit provides engineering planning, operation, and design services throughout the Port Authority, coordinating closely with external stakeholders, including Federal, State, and local transportation and regulatory agencies. The position leads traffic engineering work in transportation planning, design, and construction support for Port Authority facilities. It oversees Transportation Management Plans, coordinates with internal and regional stakeholders, manages staff and consultants, and contributes to traffic design, engineering analysis, project scopes, budgets, schedules, and contract documents. Employees may work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering or Urban Planning from an accredited college or university.
At least seven years of progressively responsible Traffic Engineering experience, including tasks such as traffic planning studies and/or simulation, traffic operations, transportation management, traffic data analytics, roadway construction staging, sign systems, and staffing cost estimates.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to lead, manage, and prioritize multiple assignments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and traffic analysis software.
Working knowledge of transportation engineering guidelines and standards, including the MUTCD and AASHTO Green Book.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York or New Jersey.
Prior experience supervising professional and/or technical staff.

Responsibilities

Provide transportation engineering technical and programmatic oversight for Transportation Management Plans, coordinating with Port Authority stakeholders and internal Engineering groups to identify and visualize potentially impactful construction projects, including regional projects.
Collaborate with and facilitate discussions among regional stakeholders about project impacts and mitigations.
Serve as lead traffic engineer for transportation planning, design, and construction support for transportation projects and redevelopment programs at Port Authority facilities.
Manage extension-of-staff resources and consultants; provide design oversight and direction; and ensure design documents conform to applicable standards, guidelines, and codes.
Develop, review, and/or manage traffic-related scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for roadway design projects or work orders.
Prepare contract drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates; contribute to Conceptual Traffic Design plans; and audit traffic engineering design documents prepared by consultants.
Apply knowledge of traffic operations concepts, traffic control devices, transportation analyses, traffic signal systems, temporary traffic control zones, access management, transportation systems management, and intelligent transportation systems to assess traffic flow, capacity, control, and guidance issues and design appropriate countermeasures.
Participate in and/or conduct internal and external meetings.
Prepare staff cost estimates for Professional Engineering Services performed in-house and/or by consultants, and review consultant proposals.
Develop and maintain records of project agreements, finances, reports, and documents.