Traffic Management Support

Industry

Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Based in New York City, this position provides traffic management support of the PANYNJ midtown bus terminal replacement transportation management center (MBTR-TMC). Responsibilities include coordination with facility operations and other stakeholders to support the overall MBTR-TMC and facility TMCs in mitigating traffic conditions. You will:

• Take the lead in monitoring and reporting on real-time traffic conditions and collaborate on mitigation measures with Port Authority Police Department (PAPD), facility operations, and/or other stakeholders, including New York State, City and New Jersey Departments of Transportation as well as NJ Transit, MTA other regional stakeholder agencies as needed.
• Monitor cameras, PAPD radios and output of other ITS devices measuring vehicle speed, roadway occupancy and other data used to detect traffic congestion.
• Work with facility operators to modify messages on variable message signs with input from supervisors.
• Be responsible to maintain a log of events and mitigations, preparing regular email updates to highlight traffic conditions and preparing end-of-shift summary reports.

Being part of the Jacob's northeast traffic engineering team, after a minimum of 2 years, you will also have the potential to continue similar services in the region or to work on large-scale infrastructure projects performing traffic analysis, traffic signal operations, and traffic design. You'll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for everyday living.

Title and salary will be determined based upon qualifications and experience.

Here's what you'll need

• A valid driver's license
• Be comfortable with independently going out in the field to conduct work
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a traffic operator or traffic engineer with field or operations experience
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must have a professional demeanor and the ability to maintain a positive working relationship with stakeholders
• Ability to clearly communicate information regarding TMC operations to co-workers, other departments and partner agencies
• Ability to work alternate work schedules when required
• Ability to coordinate real-time activities and priorities
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Past coordination with Operations staff
• IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association) Transportation Center System Specialist certification
• Knowledge of CADD/Design software (Microstation/Inroads and AutoCAD/Civil 3D)
• Demonstrated knowledge with traffic analysis software (Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, CORSIM, HCS, SIDRA)

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

60,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

115,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $115,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 27, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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