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

As an entry-level Traffic Engineer supporting a confidential client, you will support both traffic analysis and design work across mid‑Atlantic projects. Typical tasks include:

• Perform operational analyses and traffic safety/operations studies
• Support preparation of contract documents for traffic signals, signing, markings, maintenance of traffic, and ITS devices
• Develop and calibrate traffic simulation and analysis models (Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, VISUM)
• Prepare technical reports, memos, and client presentations
• Assist with field data collection and on‑site client coordination as needed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project scopes on schedule

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Responsibilities

• Contribute to intersection, corridor, and interchange projects from scoping through deliverables
• Support multimodal transportation and parking studies
• Produce clear, well‑organized technical documentation and graphical exhibits
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, and client contacts to meet project requirements
• Track and manage multiple small tasks or work packages under senior staff supervision

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What We’re Looking For

Minimum qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
• 0–4 years of relevant experience, with internship or co‑op experience in transportation/traffic engineering preferred
• Familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Experience or willingness to learn Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, VISUM, or similar tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present technical material clearly
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification preferred but not required
• Positive, team‑oriented attitude and ability to manage multiple assignments
• Willingness to travel within the mid‑Atlantic region and work at client sites when required

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 - $125,000 per year (good‑faith estimate; final offer depends on experience and qualifications)
• Benefits may include:
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Health insurance and leave accrual
  • Group life, short‑ and long‑term disability options
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Employee assistance and parental leave programs

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Full time (Contractor classification may apply per client)
• Work location: Stanton, DE (local Delaware office / project sites across the mid‑Atlantic)
• Visa sponsorship: The confidential client will not sponsor U.S. work visas for this role.
• Required application materials: Resume and most recent school transcript (if you cannot attach a transcript on the application, please follow application instructions from the posting platform)
• Note: Direct applicants only; the confidential client is not accepting third‑party recruiter submissions for this opening.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.