Senior Traffic Engineer

Traffic Engineering

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Responsible for leading, overseeing, or performing engineering design, traffic operations and analysis using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. Acts as a technical advisor and mentor to less experienced engineers.

The annual salary for this position is $100,000.00 - $150,000.00

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Technical lead and mentor for traffic engineering staff in New York
• Lead the development of multiple concurrent projects and tasks
• Represent JMT in client meetings
• Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations
• Coordinate with multi-disciplined teams. Manage schedule and budget for project tasks.
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
• Utilize various design software/tools (Synchro, HCS, and/or VISSIM) for traffic analysis for a variety of conditions to perform traffic modeling and analysis, including signal systems.
• Prepare or lead the preparation of technical reports which include traffic impact, transportation planning and traffic safety. Work elements may include volume development calculations, crash evaluations/safety assessments and HSM analysis.
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
• Develop scope and fee for task proposals
• Lead or assist in the development of marketing proposals
• Attend meetings with clients
• Assist with development of project schedule
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Proficient in traffic modeling and analysis software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 10+ years' experience in traffic engineering
• Professional Engineer License

Preferred Experience

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Experience with PANYNJ, NYSDOT and NYCDOT

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasions where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required as needed.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.