Supervising Transportation Planner

T&M Associates is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer or Transportation Planner to join our Transportation team in New Jersey. In this role, you will support the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Bureau of Safety Improvement Programs (BSIP) in advancing roadway safety initiatives throughout the state.

This position will have a direct impact on programs and projects focused on reducing fatal and serious-injury crashes, improving safety for vulnerable road users, and advancing Complete Streets initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in traffic safety, crash analysis, roadway design, transportation planning, or safety program delivery, along with the ability to work collaboratively with NJDOT staff and project stakeholders.

This position is full-time and on-site at NJDOT Headquarters, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Traffic Safety & Crash Analysis: Analyze crash data, identify crash trends and patterns, develop high-crash location lists, and recommend appropriate safety countermeasures based on safety performance and crash analysis.
• Road Safety Audits: Lead and support Road Safety Audits and coordinate with NJDOT staff, consultants, local agencies, and other stakeholders to identify and advance roadway safety improvements.
• Safety Program Support: Support the planning, coordination, tracking, and implementation of NJDOT safety programs, including the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and related initiatives.
• Project Development & Delivery: Review transportation projects from Concept Development through Final Design for consistency with NJDOT and FHWA safety guidance. Provide technical input related to crash analysis, geometric design, traffic control, and accommodations for vulnerable road users.
• Complete Streets & Vulnerable Road User Safety: Review projects for appropriate pedestrian, bicycle, and other multimodal safety accommodations and support implementation of NJDOT Complete Streets initiatives.
• HSIP Portfolio Management: Assist the HSIP Portfolio Team with project tracking, reporting, prioritization, and coordination. Help improve and automate quarterly reporting and project status tracking.
• Strategic Highway Safety Plan Support: Assist with implementation of New Jersey's Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), including data analysis, program initiatives, reporting, and related safety activities.
• Project Management: Monitor project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality while coordinating across multiple safety initiatives and project teams.
• Technical Guidance & Mentorship: Serve as a technical resource to NJDOT staff and provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff in roadway safety analysis, transportation planning, and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Professional credentials such as NJ Professional Engineer (PE), AICP, Professional Planner (PP), or Road Safety Professional (RSP1/RSP2) preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant transportation experience, preferably involving roadway safety, traffic engineering, transportation planning, or safety program/project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience with crash data analysis, roadway safety evaluations, safety countermeasures, and crash pattern identification.
• Experience working with or supporting NJDOT, particularly within the NJDOT Capital Project Delivery Process preferred.
• Knowledge of FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures, crash reduction factors, collision diagrams, and roadway safety analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with the Highway Safety Manual (HSM), including predictive analysis methods and related safety analysis tools.
• Experience implementing HSIP, SHSP, Complete Streets, Vision Zero, Safe System Approach, or similar transportation safety initiatives is preferred.
• Working knowledge of NJDOT roadway design standards, AASHTO guidance, MUTCD requirements, and Complete Streets principles.
• Experience managing or coordinating multiple transportation projects, programs, schedules, and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with public agencies, consultants, technical staff, and other stakeholders.
• Experience preparing technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and project documentation.

T&M Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act. T&M estimates that the salary range for this position will fall between $110,000-$135,000. The actual salary offered may vary within this range, depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, educational qualifications, specific skills and knowledge, as well as internal pay equity and geographic location.

T&M Associates offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include comprehensive insurance (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities - all within a people-first, award-winning hybrid work environment. See more details about benefits here.

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