About the Role

At KLD Engineering, our engineers build smarter, safer, and more efficient transportation systems. We work at the leading edge of traffic engineering, advanced modeling, data analytics, and ITS design — from adaptive signal control deployments to large-scale simulation for some of the busiest transportation agencies in the world. As a Traffic Engineer at KLD, you’ll contribute to marquee projects for national and international clients while growing your skills alongside a collaborative, mentorship-driven team, with a defined path for advancement at every experience level.

Duties

• Perform traffic engineering design and analysis, including impact studies, corridor studies, and ITS design.
• Design traffic signal phase timings and re-timing.
• Coordinate, optimize, and measure effectiveness in a traffic corridor to achieve maximum throughput, minimum delay, and required safety for both vehicles and pedestrians.
• Model and simulate transportation problems using computer models, investigate the cause, and recommend solutions.
• Forecast the impact of new developments and evaluate schemes and strategies to manage traffic flow patterns.
• Perform operational analysis of design alternatives for surface streets, bridges, and tunnels.
• Design advanced traffic management systems, including Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and integrated corridor management.
• Perform traffic modeling using Synchro, Aimsun, Vissim, TransModeler, and Tru Traffic.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and interpretation, traffic modeling, and conduct surveys and inspections.
• Use GIS models and Python scripting to analyze and interpret large datasets.
• Collect and extract data using GPS-enabled video cameras, Miovision cameras, GPS trackers, NYC DOT Traffic Information Management Systems, and TRANSCOM data fusion and exchange tools.
• Full-time, 40 hours/week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree in Transportation or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Experience with traffic modeling software such as Synchro, Aimsun, Vissim, TransModeler, or Tru Traffic.
• Experience with operational analysis, traffic engineering design, data collection, and capacity analysis.
• Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills; familiarity with data analytics tools and AI / large language models (LLMs) is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license (required for field surveys).
• Occasional domestic travel (approximately 10% of the time).
• Hybrid schedule; telecommuting permitted.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Compensation

Starting salary is based on experience and credentials.

Final placement is determined by experience and credentials. A competitive benefits package is included.

To Apply

Email your resume to careers@kld.engineering.

Disclosure

KLD Engineering, D.P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, domestic abuse status, veteran’s status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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