Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager for its Transportation group in New York. The role follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at the Woodbury, NY, or New York, NY, office. The position leads traffic engineering and design efforts on transportation projects throughout New York City and Long Island, contributing to the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of traffic and transportation improvements in coordination with multidisciplinary teams, agency stakeholders, and project managers. The successful candidate will manage technical tasks, mentor junior staff, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions that improve mobility, safety, and operational efficiency for clients including NYSDOT, NYCDOT, MTA, and local municipalities. Work includes leading traffic design from project initiation through final design and construction support; performing and overseeing operational analyses and simulations; preparing and reviewing technical studies and recommendations; and developing traffic signal, signing, striping, and maintenance and protection of traffic plans. The role also involves client and agency coordination, supporting project management activities, and ensuring designs comply with applicable standards and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- New York Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months.
- 8–12 years of progressively responsible experience in traffic engineering, traffic signal design, and transportation design.
- Demonstrated experience leading traffic design and traffic engineering tasks for NYSDOT, NYCDOT, MTA, or other public-sector transportation agencies.
- Strong experience in traffic operations analysis, traffic impact studies, and traffic signal design.
- Experience preparing contract plans, specifications, estimates, and construction-support documentation.
- Proficiency with MicroStation, ProjectWise, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, and related traffic analysis software.
- Working knowledge of transportation design standards, MUTCD requirements, and agency design manuals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to independently manage technical assignments and oversee junior staff.
Nice To Haves
- PTOE certification or ability to obtain it within one year.
- Familiarity with the NYSDOT Highway Design Manual, Traffic Signal Design Manual, MUTCD, ADA/PROWAG requirements, and ITE methodologies.
- ITS, traffic management systems, or transportation technology experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead traffic engineering and traffic design tasks from project initiation through final design and construction support.
- Perform and oversee operational analyses and simulations using traffic analysis tools.
- Prepare and review technical memoranda, traffic impact studies, operational analyses, traffic forecasting studies, and engineering recommendations.
- Apply MUTCD, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, and other applicable standards and guidelines to signing and striping design, signal warrant studies, and maintenance and protection of traffic plans.
- Lead and review traffic signal plans, including phasing, timing, detection, communications/interconnect systems, controller specifications, and signal warrant analyses.
- Interface with clients, agency reviewers, and project stakeholders during project development, design reviews, and public outreach.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
- Support project managers with scope development, scheduling, budget management, and proposal preparation.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable federal, state, and local standards, policies, and engineering best practices.
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
