Civil Engineer EIT - Traffic
The Entry-Level Traffic Engineer at Confidential Client supports a variety of transportation projects including traffic signal and roadway lighting design, traffic control plans, and traffic impact studies. This role involves analyzing traffic operations, crash data, and volumes to improve traffic systems while working collaboratively with municipal and DOT clients. The position offers growth opportunities in emerging traffic engineering areas such as smart work zones and Vision Zero initiatives.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry‑Level Traffic Engineer (Civil Engineer EIT - Traffic) to join their Traffic Group in Clarkson Valley, MO. In this hands-on role you will support municipal, county, DOT, and private clients on traffic design and analysis projects.
- Assist in 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 and compute levels of service
- Review crash data and identify correctable patterns
- Perform traffic volume analysis and forecasting
- Prepare Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) and Traffic Design Study documents
- Conduct warrant studies for traffic control devices
- Use traffic simulation/modeling tools to create operational data and graphics
- Inventory and evaluate traffic controls and infrastructure
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- EIT certification, or ability to obtain EIT within 6 months of employment
- Approximately 2 years of experience in project design, plan development, and traffic analysis (entry-level/early-career candidates encouraged)
- Solid understanding of traffic engineering principles and standards
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Familiarity with — or willingness to learn — traffic analysis software such as Synchro and VISSIM/VISUM
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Confidential Client offers a supportive environment focused on mentorship, technical growth, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions. 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 development, and career advancement
Location & Compensation
- Work location: Clarkson Valley, MO (on-site / hybrid expectations set by client)
- Estimated pay (as listed by source): $60,773 per year — reported as an estimate
Additional Information
Confidential Client values integrity, safety, and innovation. This position is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment may be subject to background and reference checks where permitted by law.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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