Senior Transportation Operations Engineer

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is a leading transportation engineering, planning, and environmental firm known nationally for our ability to solve complex transportation problems with creative, multi-modal solutions.

Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects for both private and public sector clients. We are located in Los Angeles / Oakland, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA and Tampa, FL.

Job Summary

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is seeking a full-time Senior Transportation Operations Engineer to assist full time as an onsite Supervisor of a traffic management operation team in a Transportation Management Center (TMC) environment in New York City, New York.

The Senior Transportation Operations Engineer will be the main point of contact at the TMC. The Senior Transportation Operations Engineer will be expected to have a Professional Engineering License in the State of NY with 12+ years of relevant experience.

The engineer should be knowledgeable in traffic data analysis, traffic flow, maintenance of traffic design and implementation, and traffic incident management.

The Senior Transportation Operations Engineer should have interest in ITS, traffic operations and data analytics.

Organizational Relationship :

Reports directly to the Program Manager, Transportation Operations at Sam Schwartz

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Coordinating with city agencies and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Assess expected passenger volumes, daily events, and pro-active mitigation measures to create a daily plan.
• Determining appropriate mitigation measures to optimize traffic flow and communicating these to PAPD in field.
• Ensuring that proper contacts are made and protocols are followed during incidents.
• Leading communication with outside entities, especially during heightened congestion levels or busy traffic days.
• Receive a broad range of data, synthesize this information to identify potential issues, and then execute actions and responses to proactively prevent or resolve issues.
• Coordinating with and disseminating data information to TMC supervisors and operators.
• Participate in construction progress meetings to coordinate traffic management operations.
• Continually evaluating impacts of construction activities and identifying potential conflicts.
• Adjust procedures based on construction activity, new roadway configurations, or modified operations.
• Developing / update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the TMC environment.
• Ensure staff follow SOPs and any other approved Guidelines.
• Creating DMS messages to be shared with operators, facilities and partner transportation agencies.
• Entering real-time closure information and hazard information into mapping platforms.
• Overseeing and training Operators.
• Must be flexible with their schedule and will be required to work a weekend shift or on holidays on a somewhat regular basis.
• On rare occasions, you may be required to work extra hours or be on-call 24 / 7 at any time as the situation dictates including weekends, overnights, holidays, and in inclement weather as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and the ability to interact with stakeholders both in-person and over the phone
• Familiarity with regional transportation network
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to remain composed during stressful high pressure situations
• Strong Leadership, Mentoring and Teambuilding skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel)
• Experienced with traffic analytic platforms (i.e. Synchro, TACTICS, etc.)
• Experienced with using ITS devices used at TMC's (cameras, VMS, etc.)
• Knowledge of data analytics to help make data driven decisions quickly

Additional Information

Additional Job Description

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin company, is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $87,800 - $175,900 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.

Sam Schwartz is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

Li-Hybrid

Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits 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.

Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC 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.