Civil Engineer 1 - Traffic
The Entry-Level Traffic Engineer at Confidential Client supports a variety of transportation projects including traffic signal design, traffic control plans, and traffic impact studies. This role involves analyzing traffic operations, crash data, and volumes to improve traffic systems while collaborating with municipal and DOT clients. The position offers growth opportunities in emerging traffic engineering areas within a collaborative and innovative team environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
As an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer with our client, you will support a variety of transportation projects for private, municipal, county, and DOT clients. Typical responsibilities include:
- Assist in the layout and design of traffic signals, roadway lighting, pavement markings, and signing
- Develop traffic sequencing and traffic control plans
- Contribute to Transportation Management Plans (TMPs)
- Analyze traffic operations to determine levels of service
- Review crash data to identify correctable patterns
- Perform traffic volume analysis and forecasting
- Prepare Traffic Impact Study (TIS) and Traffic Design Study documents
- Conduct warrant studies for traffic control devices
- Use traffic simulation/modeling tools to generate operational data and graphics (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM/VISUM)
- Conduct inventories and evaluations of traffic controls and infrastructure
- Other duties as assigned
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
- At least 2 years of experience in project design, plan development, and traffic analysis (entry/early-career acceptable if experience demonstrated)
- Strong technical knowledge of traffic engineering principles
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn Synchro, VISSIM/VISUM, or similar traffic analysis tools
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Our client values technical excellence, mentorship, and a collaborative culture that supports professional growth. Typical benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, accident, and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
- Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
- Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement
Compensation
- Base salary: $72,000 per year (as listed by the client)
- Comprehensive benefits as listed above
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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