Senior Transportation Engineer

Senior Transportation Engineer What we’re looking for: A mid-to-senior-level transportation engineer to lead the design and delivery of multimodal transportation projects, serving both as a technical and project leader within our team. The ideal candidate is someone who can bring strong engineering judgment and leadership to our projects, take ownership of technical work and deliverables, and mentor and support other members of the team, while working comfortably across planning, design, public engagement, and implementation . The role will support local municipalities and other government, non-profit, and private sector clients to design and deliver safety, accessibility, and public space projects. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and delivering multi-modal transportation projects, with a particular focus on improving conditions for people walking, bicycling, and taking transit. We are looking for a collaborative leader who is comfortable working independently, takes initiative, brings strong engineering judgment to complex problems, and enjoys helping others grow. This person will play an important role in strengthening Street Plans’ engineering capabilities and supporting the development of junior and mid-level staff. Location: Miami, New York, or San Francisco preferred. We are open to candidates in other locations who are a strong fit for the role and can work effectively with our distributed team. Role Overview Lead engineering design and technical development for multi-modal transportation projects, including pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements that range from tactical demonstrations, to interim Quick-Build, and permanent capital projects; Develop conceptual designs, geometric layouts, striping and signage plans, traffic control plans, and other technical implementation drawings; Take ownership of engineering tasks and deliverables from concept development through final design and implementation; Mentor and support junior staff, helping them develop their technical, design, project management, and communication skills; Collect, analyze, and interpret transportation data, including traffic volumes, pedestrian and bicycle activity, crash data, speed data, and field observations; Support the development of Vision Zero and Safety Action Plans, bicycle and pedestrian master plans, and corridor studies; Lead or contribute to multi-modal traffic studies with an emphasis on moving people, not just vehicles, safely; Assist with design and execution of public meetings and workshops; Experience Min. 5 years’ experience in transportation engineering, with a minimum of three years managing the planning and implementation of active transportation projects. Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil or transportation engineering is required; any additional degrees in urban planning, urban design, or architecture are a plus but not required. Professional Engineering (PE) license required, with a willingness to expand licensure to multiple states. Professional Transportation Operations Engineer (P.T.O.E.) is a plus. Experience developing engineering plans, technical documents, and design deliverables. Experience conducting transportation or engineering analysis. Experience working with government agencies and multi-disciplinary project teams. Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and take ownership of project deliverables. Experience designing and delivering tactical “Quick-Build” projects is a big plus! Skills The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Interest and passion for multimodal, context-sensitive transportation! Strong engineering design, analysis, and technical problem-solving skills Ability to independently lead technical tasks and manage project deliverables Leadership skills and a collaborative approach to working with project teams Understanding of applicable transportation design standards and guidance, including MUTCD, AASHTO, NACTO, and state/local standards Capacity for community-facing ac…

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