Traffic Engineer Jobs in New York
Traffic engineer jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in transportation planning, municipal infrastructure, and large-scale transit development at every level from entry-level analyst to senior project engineer. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where firms like AECOM, WSP, and Stantec maintain substantial New York operations and continuously staff traffic and transportation teams. The most in-demand specialties are traffic signal design, transportation impact analysis, and multimodal corridor planning. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
Job Summary
TYLin is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead traffic operations-style projects at major transportation hubs in the New York City region. This person would lead a team of engineers to support traffic operations on large-scale projects and facilities. Services to be provided include designing and providing oversight of various traffic facilities and transportation infrastructure including roadway signs and striping, parking facilities, loading facilities, curbside frontages, and more. This individual would serve as the lead of projects, coordinating with clients, stakeholders, facility staff and more. They would also be responsible for maintaining safety and advancing agency and client interests. This person may be requested to serve as an extension of staff, potentially with regular on-site time required at local facilities or agency offices.Responsibilities & Qualifications
Primary Responsibilities
The selected individual will perform various transportation engineering and planning tasks, such as:
- Leading a team to develop creative solutions to transportation challenges at large and complex regional transportation hubs.
- Providing guidance, oversight, and final review of traffic engineering designs for signing, striping, signals, and more
- Overseeing safety and state of good repair for transportation infrastructure for agency facilities
- Collaborating with and presenting to agency officials, including non-engineering/planning stakeholders
- Prioritizing, defining, and delegating client requests to internal and various external consultant teams
- Managing and working within project and facility budgets
- Understanding and interpreting data analytics to make informed decisions, develop recommendations, and propose solutions
- Coordinating with on-site construction projects to maintain facility safety while delivering excellent customer service and user experience Staying up to date on the latest trends in transportation technology and mobility services
Skills and Qualifications
Ideal candidates will possess the following qualities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to anticipate and represent client needs and interests
- Ability to interpret/synthesize data of disparate sources into a cohesive singular perspective
- Experience managing transportation projects, including management of staff, budgets, and clients
Expert level fluency using standard transportation engineering technical manuals and procedures including the MUTCD, AASHTO Green Book, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, HCM, CEQR Technical Manual
Familiarity with industry standard sign design software
- Familiarity with Synchro, VISSIM, and HCS with knowledge about program inputs, outputs, and limitations
- Familiarity with pedestrian and transit analyses, with knowledge of analysis inputs, outputs, and limitations
- Flexibility to work at the project site and during non-standard business hours occasionally
Requirements
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- At least 10 years of experience in the transportation engineering industry
- Degree in civil or transportation engineering, urban planning, or related field
- PE required, preferably in the state of New York or New Jersey. PTOE a plus
- Valid United States driver’s license
- Experience working with public agencies on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects
- Project management skills and experience
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Additional Information
TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $117,600- $176,400 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYlin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities. #LI-Onsite
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in traffic engineer jobs across New York.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the New York State Education Department
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or transportation engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in traffic analysis software such as Synchro, HCS, or VISSIM
- Experience preparing traffic impact studies and signal timing plans for New York projects
- Knowledge of NYSDOT Highway Design Manual standards and MUTCD requirements
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or active progress toward PE licensure for junior roles
Traffic Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a traffic engineer in New York?
Becoming a traffic engineer in New York requires a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status. You then accumulate qualifying work experience before sitting for the Professional Engineering exam administered through the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions. Most consulting firms and public agencies in New York require or strongly prefer a PE license for project-level roles.
How much do traffic engineers make in New York?
Traffic engineers in New York earn a median of about $103,760 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,290 for the lowest 10% to over $169,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire traffic engineers in New York?
Employers hiring traffic engineers in New York right now include GFT, Stantec, and Traffic, Planning, and Design, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's dense mix of municipal agencies, regional transit authorities, and large engineering consulting firms means demand for traffic engineers is spread across both public-sector employers like NYCDOT and private firms supporting infrastructure projects statewide.
Which New York cities have the most traffic engineer jobs?
New York, Albany, and Melville have the most traffic engineer openings in New York. New York City dominates due to its size and the volume of transportation planning, capital program work, and consulting activity tied to NYCDOT and the MTA, while Albany draws demand from state agency work and capital-region infrastructure projects, and Buffalo anchors hiring in western New York through municipal and regional transportation initiatives.
Are there remote traffic engineer jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're limited. Traffic engineering involves field reviews, agency coordination, and site-specific analysis that are difficult to perform fully remotely. About 67% of traffic engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those arrangements tend to apply to the analytical and reporting portions of the work, such as traffic modeling, report writing, and design review, rather than field or project management functions.
How can I get hired as a traffic engineer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a junior transportation engineer or engineering analyst role at a large consulting firm with New York offices, such as AECOM, WSP, or Jacobs, which regularly hire new graduates into structured project teams. NYCDOT and NYSDOT also post associate engineer titles that accept candidates who have passed the EIT exam. A completed senior capstone in traffic or transportation, an internship with a municipal agency, and EIT certification give candidates a clear edge over those without credentials.
Where can I find and apply to traffic engineer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to traffic engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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