Under the director of the Commissioner or designee, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is seeking a highly motivated Active Transportation/Vision Zero Senior Engineer to work on projects that will realize the City’s vision to create streets and public spaces that are vibrant, multi-modal, resilient, and technologically advanced. The selected individual will work to lower the number of fatal and serious crashes on Boston’s roadways and increase the number of people bicycling and walking in the City.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Prepares concept designs, engineered / technical drawings, and stamped plans for pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
• Reviews proposed engineered designs for bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
• Prepares engineered / technical drawings to develop design standards for simple interventions such as “daylighting” and crosswalk installations.
• Ensures accuracy of striping and sign installation.
• Develops and provides input on traffic signal timing and phasing plans.
• Analyzes crash data and identifies potential safety countermeasures.
• Conducts feasibility studies to recommend layout, design, and placement of traffic control devices.
• Provides comprehensive review of plans, reports, and traffic impact studies developed by teammates, consultants, and/or other public agencies to ensure safe and efficient travel for all modes.
• Attends public meetings as a representative of the Department and provides presentations and share project information.
• Reviews and responds to constituent requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Directs and supervises other engineers’ activities.
• Performs related duties as required