Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager

What You Will Do

As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager to support our Transportation group in New York. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Woodbury, NY or New York, NY offices.

Working on the roadway / traffic team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

• Lead traffic engineering and traffic design tasks from project initiation through final design and construction support.
• Perform and oversee operational analyses and simulations using Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, Highway Capacity Software (HCS), and other traffic analysis tools.
• Prepare and review technical memoranda, traffic impact studies, operational analyses, traffic forecasting studies, and engineering recommendations.
• Apply the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), NYSDOT and NYCDOT standards, and other applicable guidelines to leading with signing and striping design, signal warrant studies and maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT/MOT) plans.
• Lead and review the development of traffic signal plans, including phasing, timing, detection, communications/interconnect systems, controller specifications, and signal warrant analyses.
• Interface with clients, agency reviewers, and project stakeholders during project development, design reviews, and public outreach activities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Support project managers with scope development, scheduling, budget management, and proposal preparation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable federal, state, and local standards, policies, and engineering best practices.

Education | Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in New York, or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months.
• 8–12 years of progressively responsible experience in traffic engineering, traffic signal design, and transportation design.
• Demonstrated experience leading traffic design and traffic engineering tasks for NYSDOT, NYCDOT, MTA, or other public-sector transportation agencies.
• Strong experience in traffic operations analysis, traffic impact studies, and traffic signal design.
• Experience preparing contract plans, specifications, estimates, and supporting construction documentation.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, ProjectWise, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, and related traffic analysis software.
• Working knowledge of transportation design standards, MUTCD requirements, and agency design manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to independently manage technical assignments and oversee the work of junior staff.

What We Prefer You Bring

• POTE certification or ability to obtain in 1 year.
• Familiarity with NYSDOT Highway Design Manual, Traffic Signal Design Manual, MUTCD, ADA/PROWAG requirements, and ITE methodologies.
• ITS, traffic management systems, or transportation technology experience.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Location & Working Hours

Location: Woodbury, NY or New York, NY
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-time

Job Title

Senior Traffic Engineer / Project Manager