Principal Traffic Engineer-Asset Management

Req ID

2025-31462

Dept

Traffic Division

Position

Regular Full-Time

Location

Btd Traffic Management

Salary Min

94,492.20

Salary Max

131,661.94

Union

AFJ

Openings

1

Posting End Date

1/30/2026

Contact Email

[email protected]

Overview :

Under the direction of the Supervising Traffic Engineer for Asset Management, the Principal Traffic Engineer for Asset Management implements the new asset management program, business process model, and standard operating procedures for the placement, installation, and maintenance of traffic control devices. The Principal Traffic Engineer for Asset Management will oversee the quality control of asset data collection in coordination with the BTD Traffic Signals, Signs, Meter Maintenance, and Pavement Markings Units, as well as Policy and Planning and Public Works. The PTEAM works with Cartegraph (OpenGov) asset management end users to define objectives and key results, coordinate interdepartmental workflows, and implement capital, deferred, and preventative programs and projects.

The PTEAM reviews engineered plans and technical drawings for implementation and monitors projects, programs, work orders, and tasks for compliance with the respective laws, rules, regulations, industry standards, and best practices relative to the scope of work. The PTEAM reviews and supervises the production of feasibility studies for layout, design, and placement of traffic control devices, reviews stamped engineered plans, drawings, and technical specifications developed by neighborhood safety, policy and planning, public works, other public entities, and consultants for implementation; and maintains maintenance records in Cartegraph of work performed for data completeness and accuracy.

Responsibilities :

• Utilizes Cartegraph to track asset conditions, inventory, work history, and creates work orders and tasks for the design, layout, and installation of traffic control devices.
• Ensures quality control of asset data collection and contributes to data modeling, analyses, and reports of findings and recommendations.
• Creates work orders and tasks for design changes to the public way and posted traffic and curbside regulations.
• Creates standard operating procedures, business process models, and workflows for the Asset Management unit.
• Reviews and maintains maintenance records of work performed for data completeness and accuracy.
• Provide training for new users of the asset management system.
• Develops geographic database structures, tables, forms, and reports, and maintains the BTD Sign Guide and CAD Standards.
• Creates work orders and tasks for 311 constituent requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Tracks critical path workflows related to program and project management.
• Provides technical guidance and performs design reviews of engineering studies and reports, concept designs, stamped engineered plans, drawings, and technical specifications for transportation projects.
• Prepares engineering reports, analysis, and recommendations for the Supervising Traffic Engineer for Asset Management.
• Supports contract administration of the Asset Management contract and assists with procuring supplies and services.
• Attends meetings as a representative of the Department and works with internal and external stakeholders to improve basic City services, transportation safety, and traffic and parking management.
• Work with Asset Managers in other departments at a Cabinet level.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications :

• Applicants must have at least five (5) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in engineering work of which at least three (3) years must have been in a professional capacity and at least one (1) year have been a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity or any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. A degree in Engineering is strongly preferred and may be substituted for two years of the required experience. EIT designation or PE License is strongly desired.
• Working knowledge of the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Transit, Street, and Urban Bikeway Design guides, MassDOT's Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide, Boston Complete Streets Guidelines, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and relevant American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidelines.
• Working knowledge of Synchro, SimTraffic, and AutoCAD software packages.
• Experience in successfully completing traffic engineering projects such as sign and pavement marking plans, safety studies, pedestrian and bicycle facility projects, complete street design projects, intersection design projects, and designing and implementing "rapid-response" installations using measures such as lane markings, flex posts, and traffic signal timing changes.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including other City departments, public agencies, private consultants, and advocacy groups.
• Working knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, and terminology applicable to the design of highway facilities; construction materials, specifications, and costs as applicable; and supervisory principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement engineering and maintenance projects, maintenance, and tasks.
• Proficiency with cloud-based productivity suites such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office programs is required, and experience with collaboration and work management software applications is required.
• Experience with asset management software is required and experience with Cartegraph is required.
• Working knowledge of flexible curb management and parking demand reduction strategies is preferred.
• Experience in building business process models and implementing new workflows is required.
• Experience implementing new technology and hardware is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with organizational change management is preferred.
• Must be willing to travel within the City of Boston.
• Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license preferred.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

Boston Residency Required

Terms:

Union: AFSCME-RA-21A

Hours Per Week: 35