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Traffic Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. State DOTs, municipal agencies, and private engineering consultancies regularly sponsor foreign traffic engineers for permanent residency.
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We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer Group Lead to join our Ewing Township, NJ office. This role will supervise other engineering staff and support tasks related to Traffic Management, Traffic Signal Optimization, and other transportation-focused projects. This role will support our client, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and will be located at the NJDOT Arterial Management Center (AMC). This position may be hybrid (some days remote, some days on-site).
Your role
- Supervises traffic management staff at the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Arterial Management Center (AMC)
- Leads personnel management activities of AMC staff including hiring, scheduling, training and professional development, morale and team-building, and corrective actions.
- Coordinates with NJDOT clients and stakeholders to report status and plan operational activities.
- Designs and develops traffic engineering plans and strategies to support traffic signal optimization and maintenance, data collection and analysis, workflow optimization and automation, and other activities to improve roadway safety and mobility.
- Directs and oversees team's completion of routine tasks via established procedures and delivery of novel solutions requiring expertise in emerging area such as traffic modeling/simulation and artificial intelligence (AI).
- Organizes and conducts engineering investigations and planning work which have a well-defined scope.
- Facilitates the development of response plans to planned/unplanned events and use of traffic data, road geometrics, construction plans, and other inputs to understand and plan for traffic impacts and mitigation strategies.
- Outlines and prepares performance reports, feasibility studies, and other recommendations based on data analysis, research, and incorporation of industry best practices.
- Works with project management staff to develop scopes of work, production plans and schedules, and cost estimates.
- Participates in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.
- Coordinates with other disciplines as required. Visits alternative work sites including client and stakeholder facilities where appropriate.
- Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
About you
- B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. This level may be achieved by Engineers with four years' experience since B.S.; three years' experience since M.S.; Incumbents typically have six to ten years since bachelor's degree.
- P.E. license is preferred.
- Three to five years' experience in a supervisor position is required.
- Must have good technical writing, computer, and communications skills.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $104,000 to $156,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer Group Lead to join our Ewing Township, NJ office. This role will supervise other engineering staff and support tasks related to Traffic Management, Traffic Signal Optimization, and other transportation-focused projects. This role will support our client, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and will be located at the NJDOT Arterial Management Center (AMC). This position may be hybrid (some days remote, some days on-site).
Your role
- Supervises traffic management staff at the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Arterial Management Center (AMC)
- Leads personnel management activities of AMC staff including hiring, scheduling, training and professional development, morale and team-building, and corrective actions.
- Coordinates with NJDOT clients and stakeholders to report status and plan operational activities.
- Designs and develops traffic engineering plans and strategies to support traffic signal optimization and maintenance, data collection and analysis, workflow optimization and automation, and other activities to improve roadway safety and mobility.
- Directs and oversees team's completion of routine tasks via established procedures and delivery of novel solutions requiring expertise in emerging area such as traffic modeling/simulation and artificial intelligence (AI).
- Organizes and conducts engineering investigations and planning work which have a well-defined scope.
- Facilitates the development of response plans to planned/unplanned events and use of traffic data, road geometrics, construction plans, and other inputs to understand and plan for traffic impacts and mitigation strategies.
- Outlines and prepares performance reports, feasibility studies, and other recommendations based on data analysis, research, and incorporation of industry best practices.
- Works with project management staff to develop scopes of work, production plans and schedules, and cost estimates.
- Participates in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.
- Coordinates with other disciplines as required. Visits alternative work sites including client and stakeholder facilities where appropriate.
- Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
About you
- B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. This level may be achieved by Engineers with four years' experience since B.S.; three years' experience since M.S.; Incumbents typically have six to ten years since bachelor's degree.
- P.E. license is preferred.
- Three to five years' experience in a supervisor position is required.
- Must have good technical writing, computer, and communications skills.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $104,000 to $156,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Traffic Engineer
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
If you hold a bachelor's in civil or transportation engineering, you qualify under EB-3. A master's or PE licensure combined with specialized traffic modeling experience can support an EB-2 advanced-degree petition, which skips PERM entirely through the National Interest Waiver route.
Target employers with active PERM filings
State DOTs, metropolitan planning organizations, and engineering consultancies like AECOM, WSP, and Kimley-Horn regularly file PERM applications for traffic engineers. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm which employers have sponsored this specific occupation before approaching them.
Find green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Traffic Engineer openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This cuts the time you'd otherwise spend manually cross-referencing PERM filings against job postings across dozens of agency and consultancy career portals.
Verify your PE license transfers across states
PERM job requirements must match the position you'll actually perform. If your employer requires a Professional Engineer license, confirm your foreign credentials qualify for NCEES comity or state licensure by endorsement before your employer locks in the PERM job description.
Understand the PERM recruitment window
Your employer must complete DOL-mandated recruitment, including newspaper ads and an internal job posting, within 180 days before filing PERM. Any gap or misstep resets the clock, so ask your employer's attorney to start the prevailing wage determination from OFLC Wage Search before posting the position.
Prepare for priority date backlogs if born in India or China
EB-3 is current for most countries, but applicants born in India or China face multi-year waits at the adjustment of status stage. Check the USCIS monthly Visa Bulletin to understand when your priority date will become current before accepting a role that's purely EB-3.
Green Card Traffic Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Traffic Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Traffic Engineer positions typically qualify under both categories. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or when you can document advanced credentials in traffic operations, modeling, or signal design. PERM labor certification is required for employer-sponsored petitions under both categories.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for traffic engineers?
H-1B visa status is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap, which creates uncertainty for both you and your employer. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM processing at DOL takes six to twelve months before the I-140 petition even begins, compared to H-1B status which can start within months.
Which types of employers sponsor Traffic Engineers for green cards?
State and local departments of transportation are among the most consistent sponsors because they have ongoing hiring needs and established HR processes for PERM filings. Large engineering consultancies that handle federal highway, transit, and safety projects also sponsor regularly. Smaller firms sponsor less often because PERM legal costs are significant regardless of company size.
How can I find Traffic Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Traffic Engineer openings filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not relying on vague job descriptions that say 'sponsorship available.' Targeting employers who have already completed PERM filings for this occupation reduces the risk that a company will back out once they learn what the process involves.
What role does the prevailing wage determination play in my green card case?
Before filing PERM, your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC that sets the minimum salary DOL considers appropriate for your role and location. If your offered salary falls below that figure, your employer must raise it before filing or the application will be denied. You can preview wage levels by occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search tool before accepting an offer.