Senior Traffic Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE The City of Jersey City is seeking a supervising Traffic Engineer to join the Division of Traffic Engineering. This role involves bringing expertise to a team of engineering and planning professionals responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public travel. The position offers an opportunity to implement progressive transportation policies, including Vision Zero and Complete Streets initiatives, in a rapidly growing urban environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Serves as a technical advisor in traffic matters and represents the Division at meetings with local and state government - Performs, supervises, and directs work related to the collection, recording, and analysis of traffic crash data and preventative measures - Studies traffic problems and makes recommendations to improve traffic flow - Corresponds directly with the public, including making formal presentations - Determines the need for and use of traffic regulations and traffic control devices - Designs intersections, roadways, and traffic signals - Manages grant programs, including writing applications, developing budgets, and performing administrative tasks - Manages roadway permitting, including developing procedures, supervising staff, and performing field work - Trains and supervises field and office staff - Creates documents, summaries, reports, and presentation materials MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Possession of a Professional Engineer’s License issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for this education requirement) - Three to six years of professional experience in traffic engineering work, two of which must be in a supervisory capacity (Possession of a master’s degree in civil engineering may be substituted for one year of nonsupervisory experience) - Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate - Applicant must have a Professional Engineering license from the State of New Jersey or be on track to acquire it within two years SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Valid driver’s license in New Jersey - Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management - Ability to collaborate with and manage multiple consultants, stakeholders, and partners - Proficiency in preparing correspondence and reading/interpreting plans, maps, and specifications - Ability to prepare formal transportation plans, such as traffic signing and pavement marking design plans - Strong proficiency in traffic analysis and modeling software (HCS, Synchro, or Visio) - Strong proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (AutoCAD, MicroStation) - Knowledge of and experience with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, AASHTO Green Book, and NACTO design guides - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: City of Jersey City - Department: Division of Traffic Engineering - Status: Full-Time (implied by supervisory nature and scope)