About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer to support transportation planning, traffic engineering analysis, and roadway/traffic signal design. You will work in a cross-disciplinary environment and support land development and infrastructure projects.

• Assist with planning, design and permitting for traffic/transportation engineering, land development and infrastructure projects
• Complete traffic analyses for traffic impact studies and parking studies
• Use design and analysis tools (SYNCHRO, HCS, etc.) to prepare engineering and design documents
• Support roadway and traffic signal design tasks
• Apply engineering principles and advanced mathematics to solve design and analysis problems
• Draft and review technical reports and study documents
• Coordinate with project teams and assist senior engineers on project deliverables
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required)
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (entry-level)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• EIT certification or current registration for the FE exam preferred
• Prior internship or professional experience in traffic/transportation engineering preferred
• Exposure to HCS, SYNCHRO and the MUTCD
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or civil design software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, multitasking and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently and in team settings
• Travel may be required based on business needs and assignments

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $74,410 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Contract and Full time (as listed by the client)
• Benefits include (as provided by the client): company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules, training programs, wellness initiatives, mentoring and employee resource groups

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Location & Travel

This role supports projects in Boston, MA and New Haven, CT. Some travel to project sites or client locations may be required based on business needs.

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Working with Confidential Client

Confidential Client operates in the Engineering sector and works on land development, environmental and infrastructure programs. You’ll join a collaborative team with opportunities for hands-on experience, professional development and mentorship.

Confidential Client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let Careertakes know.

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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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