Senior Principal Traffic Engineer
Yesterday• New York, NY
Description
About the Role
Join one of the most diverse and innovative engineering design teams with multiple specialties within the transportation sector. The Port Authority's airports, ports, ferries, tunnels, bridges, bus terminals and rail transportation systems are important transportation links in the region. The Traffic Engineering unit within the Engineering/Architecture Design Division serves a unique role within the Port Authority by providing engineering planning, operation and design services throughout the Agency with close coordination with external stakeholders, including Federal, State and local transportation and regulatory agencies.
The Senior Principal Traffic Engineer is responsible for the leadership, management, and oversight of traffic engineering services in technical design delivery of key Agency Capital and Operating Programs and/or Projects. The Senior Principal Traffic Engineer will supervise technical staff, including Port Authority employees, on-site/extension of staff consultants, and other consultant project teams performing traffic engineering services and/or producing design deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Managing traffic engineering design delivery for a portfolio of capital improvement projects, including technical development and final production of traffic engineering design deliverables and services at all project phases (e.g., conceptual design phase, final design phase, construction phase services, and State-of-Good Repair (SGR) projects).
- Lead transportation services, including technical delivery and budget/schedule performance, on key Agency Capital and Operating Projects, including Redevelopment Programs. The services may include transportation analysis; planning, conceptual and final design of all traffic engineering elements; maintenance of traffic; construction support, and real-time facility wide transportation management planning during construction, including mitigation plans, to ensure a world class customer experience throughout each project stage.
- Overall management of budget, schedule, and resources for multiple project teams within Traffic Engineering, including task delegation to staff and consultants for deliverable development with overall responsibility for production and quality control, including auditing of consultant work products.
- Supervising the development of all technical work; ensure proper coordination with all appropriate internal and external stakeholders; perform quality control review; Monitor work progress, especially schedules and budgets, to meet project delivery metrics; Anticipate problems and take preventive/corrective action.
- Leading coordination between internal stakeholders (i.e. facility staff, engineering, etc.) and external stakeholders (i.e. State DOTs) to resolve traffic operations issues.
- Mentoring junior staff to ensure appropriate development of technical and management skills and knowledge. Promote team spirit, creativity and professional development.
- Manage and proactively forecast staff workload, identify additional staffing needs, and work towards filling those needs.
- Interfacing with other engineering groups, facility management, and line department program management.
- Developing cost estimates, issuing RFPs, reviewing proposals, and managing consultant call-in contracts.
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Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position.
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering with major coursework in Civil/Transportation Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Professional Engineer License (P.E.) in New York or New Jersey.
- Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in the Traffic Engineering field, including strong technical background in transportation engineering planning, design, operations, safety, and construction support.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience applying Traffic Engineering design standards and guidelines, including the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Design Guidelines, and the Highway Capacity Manual.
- Experience leading and managing teams of diverse staff with varying work backgrounds, expertise, and levels.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership, problem solving, negotiations and conflict resolution skills to effectively reach sound conclusions and recommendations.
- Ability to lead, manage, and prioritize multiple assignments, with prior experience supervising and managing professional and/or technical staff at all levels, supporting departments, consultants, and members of outside government and transportation agencies.
- Superior interpersonal, written/oral communications, and presentations skills commensurate with supervisory responsibilities of this position.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize as required.
- Applicants must meet all performance and attendance standards and have completed all probationary periods.
- A valid driver's license is required.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Transportation Planning or Engineering from an accredited college/university or Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
Selection Process
The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.
Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements:
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:
Minimum: $131,092 Midpoint: $170,417 Maximum: $209,742
In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business, and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required on business needs.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
About The Port Authority:
Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the Port Authority's policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.
Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department's Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected].
The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.
Client-provided location(s): New York, NY
Job ID: Port_Authority-17103411
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-03T23:42:16
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Fitness Subsidies
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- Pet Insurance
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Holiday Events
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- Financial Counseling
- Pension
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program