Traffic Engineer

Department: Transportation

Location: East Brunswick, NJ

Compensation: $125,000 - $145,000 / year

Description

CME Associates is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic & Transportation group in East Brunswick, NJ. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse mix of traffic engineering projects for State, County, Municipal, and private-sector clients. The Traffic & Transportation team provides traffic analysis, design, study, and review services that directly support land development, infrastructure, and municipal initiatives throughout New Jersey.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with traffic analysis, traffic design, and transportation planning, along with a strong interest in reviewing traffic studies and serving as the municipal Traffic Engineer at Planning and Zoning Board meetings. This position offers a clear growth path, beginning with an estimated 75% production / 25% project management responsibility split, with advancement opportunities through increased project leadership, client-facing responsibilities, and the development of direct report staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic analyses and studies, including traffic impact, capacity, safety, and operational evaluations using industry-standard software.
• Design traffic signals, intersections, signage, pavement markings, striping, and lighting in accordance with NJDOT, MUTCD, County, and local standards.
• Prepare transportation planning deliverables such as maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) plans, detour and staging plans, and transportation management strategies.
• Develop technical reports, design documents, and permit applications to meet NJDOT, NJTA, AASHTO, MUTCD, and local agency requirements (NJDOT Access Permit experience a plus).
• Produce construction plans, technical specifications, and engineer’s estimates using AutoCAD and MicroStation (MicroStation required for NJDOT projects).
• Review traffic studies and represent Municipal Planning and Zoning Boards at public meetings as the Municipal Traffic Engineer.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related field.
• New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 4 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, including traffic analysis, traffic signal and intersection design, roadway safety analysis, traffic study preparation, and transportation planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with traffic analysis and modeling software such as Synchro, HCS, ITE Trip Generation and Parking Generation, Autodesk Vehicle Tracking, VISSIM, GuideSIGN, and Visual Lighting.
• Experience managing and mentoring junior staff and coordinating bid package preparation.
• Proficiency in CAD platforms including AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Working knowledge of NJTA, NJDOT, MUTCD, AASHTO, NJ Title 39, and applicable local traffic engineering standards and guidelines.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred.
• Interest in long-term career growth through project management, client interaction, and business development.
  
  
  

Benefits

CME offers a competitive compensation package including: medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off.