Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation)- NYHELPS
Transportation, Department of · Queens · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 14, 2026
- Salary
- Starting salary $116,534 to maximum $128,752 annually (comprised of base rate plus geographic pay differential of $13,500)
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Summary
Professional Engineer 1 supervises a section within the Traffic Engineering and Safety Group at the NYS DOT's Joint Traffic Management Center in Long Island City, Queens. The role involves managing 24/7/365 traffic operations, coordinating with transportation partners during incidents, overseeing ITS technology development and deployment, and managing traffic simulation models. Responsibilities include monitoring the transportation system, negotiating consultant contracts, ensuring compliance with operational procedures, and supporting the department's emergency management efforts.
Key qualifications
- New York State Professional Engineer's license with current registration
- Qualifying bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related engineering field; or one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience with transportation projects
- Experience with traffic management and safety systems, highways, or transportation infrastructure
- Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and traffic simulation software (VISSIM, Aimsun, Synchro, HCS)
- Current authorization to work full-time in the United States
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