Job Description

Principal Traffic Engineer – Transportation Systems & Road Safety

Salary Range: $Up to $121,415.39

Schedule: Full-Time & Part-Time (Flexible hybrid schedule available)

Position Overview:

A public-sector engineering department is seeking a full-time or part-time Principal Traffic Engineer to lead complex traffic engineering and roadway safety initiatives that impact daily travel across the region. This senior-level transportation engineering role is responsible for planning, designing, and implementing traffic control systems that enhance public safety, mobility, and roadway infrastructure.

The Principal Traffic Engineer will apply traffic studies, roadway design principles, and safety analysis to develop data-driven transportation solutions. This role offers a flexible hybrid work schedule and the opportunity to contribute to projects that meaningfully improve community quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and manage traffic engineering studies, including data collection, traffic flow evaluation, and pattern analysis
• Design and implement traffic control systems such as traffic signals, signage, and pavement markings
• Develop and recommend roadway safety improvements to enhance mobility and reduce traffic incidents
• Collaborate with municipal, regional, and state agencies to address transportation and traffic-related challenges
• Lead field investigations, oversee project implementation, and evaluate the effectiveness of traffic systems and safety measures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of transportation engineering principles, roadway design, and traffic operations
• Proficiency in traffic modeling tools, transportation data analysis, and engineering software
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings clearly
• Commitment to public service and improving community safety through effective transportation solutions

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• A valid Professional Engineer (PE) license may substitute for the degree requirement
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in traffic engineering, including traffic design, transportation analysis, and roadway systems
• A master’s degree in Engineering may substitute for one (1) year of required experience

Benefits:

This position offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and professional growth, which may include:

• Health and wellness coverage
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans
• Generous paid time off and leave benefits
• Training, tuition assistance, and continuing education opportunities

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