The Senior Traffic & ITS Engineer / Project Manager will lead and expand the Intelligent Transportation Systems and Traffic Engineering practice in the New York and New Jersey region. This role requires a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong technical background and proven project management experience. The candidate will work closely with key regional transportation agencies and manage a growing team of engineers. The focus will be on delivering innovative traffic and ITS solutions while fostering professional development within the team.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in NY or NJ, with dual licensure preferred.
• Substantial professional experience in traffic engineering and/or intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
• Demonstrated experience managing projects for NYSDOT, NJDOT, NYCDOT, NYCEDC, and/or PANYNJ.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior staff.
• Strong understanding of regional transportation systems, traffic analysis tools, and ITS technologies.
• Excellent communication, client management, and business development skills.

• Lead and manage traffic and ITS projects from planning and design through delivery.
• Serve as a primary client contact for agencies such as NYSDOT, NJDOT, NYCDOT, NYCEDC, and PANYNJ.
• Develop and execute strategies to expand the firm’s NY/NJ traffic and ITS portfolio.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to a growing team of traffic and ITS engineers.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource planning to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable traffic and ITS solutions.

• Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.