Senior Traffic Engineer

Michael Baker International • Hamilton Township, NJ

64d • Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our 30+ person Traffic Engineering and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Department. This role focuses on leading efforts in traffic signal design, operations, analysis, fine-tuning, and optimization across a range of projects for clients such as NJDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYC-DDC, PANYNJ, NJTA, and other regional agencies in the Northeast. Flexible hybrid work arrangements are available from our offices in Hamilton, NJ, Newark, NJ, and New York City.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 15+ years in traffic engineering, including 5+ years in leadership roles
• PE license in NJ and/or NY (required)
• Strong expertise in traffic signal design, timing, and optimization
• Proven experience with regional agencies and multidisciplinary project teams
• Excellent communication, client engagement, and proposal development skills

Nice To Haves

• PTOE certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee corridor-wide optimization and transit signal priority applications
• Conduct operations analysis using Synchro, VISSIM, and ATMS platforms
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate ITS technologies (CAV, fiber/wireless, ATMS)
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and guide projects from concept through construction
• Represent MBI in client meetings, public forums, and professional organizations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees