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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Traffic Engineer to join a Traffic Engineering team based in Blacksburg, VA. This role is ideal for an early-career civil engineer who wants hands-on experience in traffic operations, signal and roadway design, and traffic modeling across mid‑Atlantic and national projects. Position may include client-site work and regional travel.

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What You’ll Do

• Support traffic signal, signing, and pavement marking design and preparation of contract documents
• Assist with traffic engineering operational analyses and safety/operations studies
• Build and apply traffic models using Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, and VISUM
• Contribute to ITS and work-zone traffic control design and coordination
• Prepare technical reports, memos, and client presentations
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on intersections, corridors, interchanges, parking studies, and multimodal plans
• Coordinate with clients and project stakeholders; occasionally work at client sites

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 0–4 years of relevant experience; internships or co-op experience in transportation/traffic engineering preferred
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical information clearly
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Positive, collaborative attitude and commitment to teamwork
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification preferred

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Preferred Skills & Tools

• Synchro and SimTraffic
• VISSIM and VISUM
• ITS device design and integration
• Traffic signal timing and signal system design
• Work-zone traffic control planning
• Traffic safety analysis methodologies

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Benefits & Compensation

Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, which may include:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Healthcare benefits and group life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical/dependent care
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Paid holidays, leave accrual, and employee assistance programs
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

Compensation range (good-faith estimate): $70,000 – $125,000 per year. An estimated midpoint for this role is approximately $104,060 per year. Actual offer will vary based on experience, location, and qualifications.

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Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Confidential Client will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.

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Required Submissions

• Resume
• Current or most recent school transcript (be prepared to provide if the application portal does not accept attachments)

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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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