Senior Engineer

Port Authority of NY & NJ•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Traffic Engineer (Regional/TB&T Transportation Management Plan) provides oversight and support for transportation management planning and execution for Regional and Tunnels, Bridges, and Terminals construction projects, including large-scale projects and redevelopment programs. The role is part of the Traffic Engineering unit in the Engineering/Architecture Design Division, which provides engineering planning, operations, and design services across the Port Authority and coordinates with external transportation and regulatory agencies. The position is located at 4 World Trade Center. The Senior Engineer leads traffic engineering work for transportation planning, design, and construction support at Port Authority facilities. Responsibilities include overseeing transportation management plans, coordinating with internal and regional stakeholders, managing consultant and staff work, and developing or reviewing technical scopes, budgets, schedules, designs, and project documentation. The role applies traffic engineering expertise to assess transportation operations and develop appropriate countermeasures. The Port Authority offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. The anticipated compensation range is $110,474 to $176,748, with a midpoint of $143,613. The role permits remote work up to 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 experience in Traffic Engineering, including 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, and 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 New York or New Jersey.
Prior experience supervising professional and/or technical staff.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and programmatic oversight for Transportation Management Plans and coordinate with Port Authority stakeholders and Engineering groups to identify and visualize potentially impactful construction projects, including regional projects.
Collaborate with regional stakeholders to discuss project impacts and mitigations.
Serve as lead traffic engineer for transportation planning, design, and construction support for Port Authority facilities and redevelopment programs.
Manage staff 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 consultant-prepared traffic engineering design documents.
Apply knowledge of traffic operations, traffic control devices, transportation analyses, traffic signal systems, temporary traffic control zones, access management, transportation systems management, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) 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.
Review consultant proposals.
Develop and maintain records of project agreements, finances, reports, and documents.