Traffic Engineer 2

About the Role

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission offers an exciting opportunity for a Traffic Engineer 2 to help shape the future of one of the nation's premier transportation systems. In this role, you'll contribute to projects that enhance highway and work zone safety through signing and pavement markings, temporary traffic control, and emerging transportation technologies. Join a collaborative team committed to engineering excellence, innovation, and stewardship while expanding your technical expertise and helping enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to lower-level engineers and project supervision to consultants.
• Participates in the management of the development and administration of traffic, facilities, design, and/or construction projects with an increasing scope of responsibility.
• Engages in the full lifecycle of assigned projects, including development of scope of work, selection of consultants, preparation of plans, specifications, standards, and cost estimates.
• Monitors and maintains documentation of project scheduling and activity to ensure proper project development.
• Monitors contractors' work and participates in field inspections, reviews, and surveys to ensure adherence to standards and specifications.
• Identifies potential problems and submits reports recommending solutions.
• Reviews plans, specifications, studies, invoices, and estimates prepared by consultants.
• Assists in the preparation of detailed and comprehensive reports and documents.
• Attends meetings to provide feedback and recommendations for assigned projects.
• Coordinates and communicates with various internal departments and external agencies to attain input and provide status updates for assigned projects.
• Participates in traffic and safety surveys.
• Reviews, analyzes, and assists in preparation of documentation and reports for managerial staff.
• Administers and/or assists in oversight of various PTC engineering programs.
• Performs duties requiring broad knowledge and application of engineering principles and practices as they relate to all phases of assigned projects and job duties.
• Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of engineering experience; OR
• Four (4) years of engineering experience AND a bachelor’s degree with major course work in engineering or other related discipline; OR
• One (1) year as an Engineer Project Manager 1 with the PTC.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.
• Possession of a valid Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate may substitute two (2) years of experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within six (6) months of employment.

Skills

• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Comprehension of Engineering Principles and Standards
• Communication Proficiency
• Quality Control
• Project Management
• Attention to Detail

Work Environment

Position demands include frequent speaking, writing, and reading reports. Requires frequent work at a computer utilizing business programs and PTC-specific operating systems. Requires frequent travel and/or fieldwork with exposure to roadway traffic. Occasionally works outside of normal business hours for assigned work assignments.

Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting, and comfortable temperature. Field environment may include exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable conditions. Physical environment is generally safe, but safety equipment or precautions must be followed in field conditions.