Supervising Transportation Planner

T&M Associates•Ewing Township, NJ

19d•$110,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

T&M Associates is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer or Transportation Planner to join its Transportation team in New Jersey. The role supports the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Bureau of Safety Improvement Programs (BSIP) in advancing roadway safety initiatives throughout the state. It focuses on reducing fatal and serious-injury crashes, improving safety for vulnerable road users, and advancing Complete Streets initiatives. The position is full-time and on-site at NJDOT Headquarters, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.
10+ years of relevant transportation experience, preferably involving roadway safety, traffic engineering, transportation planning, or safety program/project delivery.
Demonstrated experience with crash data analysis, roadway safety evaluations, safety countermeasures, and crash pattern identification.
Knowledge of FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures, crash reduction factors, collision diagrams, and roadway safety analysis methodologies.
Familiarity with the Highway Safety Manual (HSM), including predictive analysis methods and related safety analysis tools.
Working knowledge of NJDOT roadway design standards, AASHTO guidance, MUTCD requirements, and Complete Streets principles.
Experience managing or coordinating multiple transportation projects, programs, schedules, and deliverables.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with public agencies, consultants, technical staff, and other stakeholders.
Experience preparing technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and project documentation.

Nice To Haves

Professional credentials such as NJ Professional Engineer (PE), AICP, Professional Planner (PP), or Road Safety Professional (RSP1/RSP2).
Experience working with or supporting NJDOT, particularly within the NJDOT Capital Project Delivery Process.
Experience implementing HSIP, SHSP, Complete Streets, Vision Zero, Safe System Approach, or similar transportation safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

Analyze crash data, identify crash trends and patterns, develop high-crash location lists, and recommend safety countermeasures based on safety performance and crash analysis.
Lead and support Road Safety Audits, coordinating with NJDOT staff, consultants, local agencies, and other stakeholders to identify and advance roadway safety improvements.
Support planning, coordination, tracking, and implementation of NJDOT safety programs, including the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and related initiatives.
Review transportation projects from Concept Development through Final Design for consistency with NJDOT and FHWA safety guidance; provide technical input on crash analysis, geometric design, traffic control, and accommodations for vulnerable road users.
Review projects for pedestrian, bicycle, and other multimodal safety accommodations and support implementation of NJDOT Complete Streets initiatives.
Assist the HSIP Portfolio Team with project tracking, reporting, prioritization, and coordination; help improve and automate quarterly reporting and project status tracking.
Assist with implementation of New Jersey's Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), including data analysis, program initiatives, reporting, and related safety activities.
Monitor project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality while coordinating across multiple safety initiatives and project teams.
Serve as a technical resource to NJDOT staff and provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff in roadway safety analysis, transportation planning, and project delivery.