Traffic Engineer - Entry Level
The entry-level Traffic Engineer at Confidential Client will support traffic engineering analysis and design projects, including traffic signal and ITS device design, traffic safety and operations studies, and multimodal transportation planning. This role involves applying traffic modeling software and preparing technical reports for projects primarily in the mid-Atlantic region. The position requires collaboration across teams and client sites, contributing to innovative and impactful transportation infrastructure solutions.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client’s Traffic Engineering group works on mid‑Atlantic and national transportation projects. As an entry‑level Traffic Engineer you will support both analysis and design teams with practical, hands‑on work across a variety of assignments.
- Perform traffic operations and safety analyses; develop technical recommendations, reports and presentations
- Prepare contract documents for traffic signals, signing & marking, maintenance‑of‑traffic, and ITS devices
- Develop and apply traffic models using Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM and VISUM
- Design traffic signal timing, signing/marking plans, roadway/parking lot lighting and ITS layouts
- Support project delivery: prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and occasionally work at client sites
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
- 0–4 years of relevant transportation/traffic engineering experience (relevant internships qualify)
- Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills at all levels of an organization
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Positive, collaborative attitude; Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification preferred
Compensation & Logistics
- Salary range (good‑faith estimate): $70,000 - $125,000 per year
- Employment type: Full‑time / Contractor
- Location: Stanton, DE (may require occasional client‑site work)
- Confidential Client will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity
Required Application Materials
- Resume
- Copy of current or most recent school transcript (attach if the platform allows; follow client instructions if additional submission steps are required)
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule options
- Healthcare benefits, leave accrual and paid holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and tuition reimbursement
- Group life insurance, optional additional life insurance, and short/long‑term disability options
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and parental/maternity leave benefits
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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