Technical Advisor

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

Sam Schwartz is seeking a Technical Advisor for our New York City office to help assist diverse, high profile transportation projects for both private and public sector clients. Work will also include maintaining operations, traffic and pedestrian flow, and excellent transportation-related customer service during multiple phases of large-scale construction.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The selected individual will perform various tasks, such as:

• Overseeing and providing technical oversight to traffic and pedestrian capacity analyses according to industry-standard methodologies
• Collaborating with and presenting to clients and 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

Skills and Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualities:

• 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
• Experience managing transportation projects, including management of staff, budgets, and clients
• Proficiency with using standard transportation technical manuals and procedures
• Familiarity with Synchro, VISSIM, and HCS with knowledge about program inputs, outputs, and limitations

Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• At least 12 years of experience in the traffic/ transportation engineering/planning field
• Degree in civil or transportation engineering/planning or related field
• PE and/or AICP certification strongly preferred
• Experience working on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects
• Project management skills and experience
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Additional Information

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is committed to Pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range for this position $117,300 - $175,900 annually.

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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.