Senior Transportation Engineer/ Planner

at  Sam Schwartz A TYLin Company

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

P3 - Overall Summary

• Established and productive professional individual contributor
• Works independently with general supervision
• Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex
• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Leading a team to develop creative solutions to transportation challenges, including airport landside transportation in particular
• 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
• Understanding and interpreting data analytics to make informed decisions, develop recommendations, and propose solutions
• Staying up to date on the latest trends in transportation technology and mobility services
• Identifying/foreseeing potential project construction delays and work opportunities, and developing plans to minimize impact on construction activities

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in the transportation engineering/planning field
• Degree in civil or transportation engineering, urban planning, or related field
• PE and/or AICP certification strongly preferred
• Valid United States driver’s license strongly preferred
• Experience working with public agencies on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects
• P Experience managing transportation projects, including management of staff, budgets, and clients
• Experience with using standard transportation technical manuals and procedures including the MUTCD, AASHTO, HCM, CEQR Technical Manual
• Familiarity with Synchro, VISSIM, and HCS with knowledge about program inputs, outputs, and limitations
• Experience with elements of roadway design, including roadway alignment, markings, signing, and signals
• Flexibility to work at the project site and during non-standard business hours occasionally
• Project management skills and experience
• 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
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

This position is for Sam Schwartz’s New York City office; however, candidate would have the flexibility to work from Sam Schwartz’s Jersey City, NJ office as well.
Additional Information
Sam Schwartz is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $87,800 - $146,600 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.
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.

• Leading a team to develop creative solutions to transportation challenges, including airport landside transportation in particular
• 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
• Understanding and interpreting data analytics to make informed decisions, develop recommendations, and propose solutions
• Staying up to date on the latest trends in transportation technology and mobility services
• Identifying/foreseeing potential project construction delays and work opportunities, and developing plans to minimize impact on construction activitie