Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager

GFT • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

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 role 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. The successful candidate will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, agency stakeholders, and project managers; manage technical tasks; mentor junior staff; and deliver engineering solutions for clients including NYSDOT, NYCDOT, MTA, and local municipalities.

The role involves leading traffic engineering and design from project initiation through final design and construction support, performing and overseeing traffic operations analyses and simulations, preparing and reviewing technical studies and recommendations, and developing traffic signal, signing, striping, and maintenance and protection of traffic plans. The Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager will also interface with clients and agencies, support project management activities, and ensure designs comply with applicable standards and engineering practices.

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.
• 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 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 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 and 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, 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.
• Access to internal and external training programs and support for active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior