Senior Traffic & ITS Engineer / Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Traffic & ITS Engineer / Project Manager to lead and grow our Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Traffic Engineering practice across the New York and New Jersey region. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong technical background, proven project management experience, and established relationships with key regional transportation agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage traffic and ITS projects from planning and design through delivery.
• Serve as a primary client contact for agencies such as NYSDOT, NJDOT, NYCDOT, NYCEDC and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ).
• Develop and execute strategies to expand the firm's NY/NJ traffic and ITS portfolio, identifying new opportunities and strengthening existing client relationships.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to a growing team of traffic and ITS engineers, fostering professional development and high-quality project delivery.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource planning to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable traffic and ITS solutions.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in NY or NJ (dual licensure preferred).
• Substantial professional years of experience in traffic engineering and/or intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
• Demonstrated experience managing projects for NYSDOT, NJDOT, NYCDOT, NYCEDC and/or PANYNJ.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior staff.
• Strong understanding of regional transportation systems, traffic analysis tools, and ITS technologies.
• Excellent communication, client management, and business development skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $135,000.00 to $215,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.