The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey · 20 hours ago
Principal Traffic Engineer - Transportation Systems Technologies
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $191K/yr
10+ years expThe Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is a key player in the transportation sector, managing essential infrastructure. The Principal Traffic Engineer will oversee traffic engineering production and design delivery of transportation technologies while supervising technical staff and coordinating with various stakeholders.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Responsible for designing and delivering transportation projects for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies for PANYNJ Facilities
Serving as Lead Engineer to guide the Agency’s strategy for transportation technologies, including managing the agency’s systems and devices necessary for monitoring and reporting traffic conditions
Strategic planning related to systems engineering, transportation technology, and device deployment at PANYNJ Facilities
Updating and maintaining transportation technology policy, standards, and design guidelines
Contributing to Facility Operations support that leverages transportation technology devices
Coordinating with transportation agency partners for technology systems and device deployments
Oversight and support enhancements of the Agency-Wide Transportation Management Software (ATMS) to modernize and include other efficiencies such as AI user enhancements
Identify and oversee initiatives that utilize technology to optimize and enhance transportation system operations
Evaluation of various detection, surveillance, and electronic signage technologies for their applicability to the respective roadway networks, including development of procedures for system acceptance testing
Responsible for Traffic Engineering technologies initiatives
Participating in Agency committees and initiatives related to transportation technology and innovation
Overall management of budget, schedule, and resources for multiple project teams, 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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Engineering with coursework in Civil/Transportation Engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Engineer License (P.E.), preferably in New York or New Jersey
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience with transportation technologies in the Traffic Engineering field, including supervisory and technical experience with transportation technologies/ITS planning and design
Demonstrated experience in establishing project plans, setting priorities, coordinating activities, handling multiple tasks simultaneously and delegating tasks and responsibilities that are multi-faceted and complex
Demonstrated experience in leading transportation staff and teams
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing a diverse workforce with varying work backgrounds, expertise, and levels
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
A valid driver's license is required
Preferred
Master's Degree in Transportation Planning or Engineering from an accredited college/university or Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification
Demonstrated experience developing or managing ATMS software development or other transportation management system softwares
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement
Company
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of NY & NJ does.
5001-10000 employees
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