Engineer III Traffic Engineer

Job description

**What We're Looking For**
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us.

For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country.

With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects.

This position works closely with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery.

Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity.

Leverages technical knowledge, experience and client relationships to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs.

Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software.

May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback.

As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
+ Assist in the development of project specifications.
+ Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
+ Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
+ Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
+ Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.
+ Performs quality control reviews of discipline - specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
+ Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**What You'll Need:**
+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or
+ Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 year of relevant experience, or
+ PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience
**What You'll Bring:**
+ Optimizing work processes by using knowledge of the most effective and efficient ways to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.
+ Independently progresses the majority of designs and tasks required of the discipline.
+ Exhibiting experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and MicroStation and/or AutoCad.
+ Exhibiting a thorough understanding of the application related to engineering, geometric and algebraic principles.
+ Managing time, proactively forecasting, and communicating project development needs.
+ Conduct advanced traffic operations analyses using tools such as PTV VISSIM, Synchro, and HCS, including model calibration, validation, and performance evaluation for complex roadway networks.
+ Design, optimize, and implement traffic signal timing plans and phasing strategies to enhance corridor efficiency, reduce congestion, and improve multimodal safety.
+ Perform data-driven evaluations utilizing statistical and analytical methods to interpret traffic counts, travel time data, crash data, and turning movement volumes for project decision-making.
+ Lead the preparation of traffic management plans (TMPs), maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) strategies, and detour analyses to ensure safe and efficient work zone operations.
+ Develop and refine microsimulation and capacity analysis models to support alternatives analysis, intersection design, and corridor studies.
+ Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams—including planning, design, and construction—to integrate traffic engineering solutions within broader transportation projects.
+ Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation summarizing methodologies, findings, and recommendations for agency and client review,
+ Mentor junior staff by providing technical guidance in modeling workflows, QA/QC procedures, and data management best practices.
**What We Prefer:**
+ Master’s degree in Engineering
+ Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
+ Professional Engineer (PE) certification
+ American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (depending on discipline)
**Additional Information**
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Locations:
Newark, NJ, Parsippany, NJ (Fairfield)
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The approximate pay range for New Jersey is $89,473.97 - $152,668.89.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.

Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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**Job Type:** Regular
**Full/Part Time:** Full time
**Job Category:** Engineering Group
**ReqID:** R-27813

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