Senior Traffic EngineerCHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a
Senior Traffic Engineer to join our
Traffic & ITS Team in
New York City, NY;Albany, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Syracuse, NY; or Buffalo, NY. In this senior role, you will serve as a trusted technical leader across traffic engineering, operations, and ITS programs-contributing to innovative projects that support safer, more efficient, and more connected transportation networks. This position offers the opportunity to shape technical direction, elevate project delivery, and play a key role in developing the next generation of transportation engineering talent.
This position offers fully
remote capabilities; however, occasional
on-site responsibilities may be required if you are located near a CHA office.
What You'll Do:- Serve as the senior technical lead and primary point of contact for complex transportation engineering assignments, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction
- Perform and oversee advanced traffic engineering analyses, including traffic operations studies, forecasting, simulation, trip assignment modeling, and multimodal (transit, pedestrian, and non-vehicular) analyses
- Lead large-scale transportation studies and redevelopment efforts, coordinating with internal teams, external consultants, and public agencies
- Support airport roadway and frontage analyses, corridor studies, and network-level evaluations
- Guide and mentor junior engineering staff, including providing technical oversight and QA/QC review
- Support proposal development, client presentations, and technical discussions with clients, public stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
What You Bring:- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years progressive traffic engineering experience required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred
- Experience in transportation planning, design, and implementation
- Expert knowledge of the traffic engineering principles, operations analysis, and safety with a proven ability to apply best practices
- Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
- Experience with SYNCHRO and HCS required; VISSIM and Viswalk preferred
- Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, engineering standards, and applicable regulations
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations (ITE, ASCE, etc.) preferred
Why You'll Love It Here:- Serve as a technical leader on high-impact Traffic & ITS projects that improve safety, mobility, and system performance
- Mentor and develop the next generation of traffic engineering professionals
- Collaborate with talented teams in a flexible, supportive work environment
Curious about the impactful work our Traffic & ITS team is delivering across busy corridors and complex urban environments? Discover how CHA is tackling congestion, enhancing safety, and leveraging technology to create smarter transportation systems by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/.
Salary Range:$120,000 - $140,000
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
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