Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager to support its Transportation group in New York. The position follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at the Woodbury, NY or New York, NY office. The successful candidate will lead traffic engineering and design efforts for transportation projects throughout New York City and Long Island, contributing to the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of traffic and transportation improvements. The role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, agency stakeholders, and project managers, and delivering engineering solutions that improve mobility, safety, and operational efficiency for clients such as NYSDOT, NYCDOT, MTA, and local municipalities. The Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager will manage technical tasks, mentor junior staff, and support project managers with scope, schedule, budget, and proposals. The role requires applying relevant federal, state, and local standards and engineering practices throughout project development, design, and construction support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York, 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 supporting construction 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 the work of 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 Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, Highway Capacity Software (HCS), and other traffic analysis tools.
- Prepare and review technical memoranda, traffic impact studies, operational analyses, traffic forecasting studies, and engineering recommendations.
- Apply MUTCD, NYSDOT and NYCDOT standards, and other applicable guidelines to signing and striping design, signal warrant studies, and maintenance and protection of traffic plans.
- Lead and review development of 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 activities.
- 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, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
