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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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As a Traffic Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Indianapolis, IN office you'll work on preparing and supervising traffic and transportation engineering projects primarily associated with land development plans for our commercial, institutional, and energy clients. From the initial traffic data collection, through the detailed traffic analysis and ultimately the preparation of the formal transportation studies, you will be responsible for all aspects of traffic engineering project development. You will also be responsible for the assisting in the preparation and oversight of Permit Plans for access to State and Local roadways and in the completion of all required Forms and documentation to obtain the Permits. Interacting with clients, contractors, local government officials, you'll impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process, bidding, and construction, all the way to the grand opening. Although most of your time will be spent in the office, field work will be required on select projects.
Endless perks are available to employees at CEC! Our office boasts a full-scale gym, creating the perfect balance of wellness and productivity. Throughout the year, employees enjoy fun team building activities. We also understand the importance of reaching beyond the office and giving back to the community—CEC employees volunteer for workdays to enhance local parks and other charitable groups. At CEC Indianapolis, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of connection, collaboration, and growth within the office and in our community.
QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
- P.E. Certification
- 10+ years' progressive engineering experience with a focus on traffic and transportation engineering
- Previous experience in project management and staff supervision
- Traffic engineering experience including data collection, analysis, report preparation (with a focus on Transportation Impact Studies) and preparation of Highway Occupancy Permit Plans
- Proficiency in traffic engineering software such as Highway Capacity Software (HCS) and Synchro/SimTraffic
- Ability to speak and write professionally
- P.T.O.E. certification
- Experience working on projects for developers, architects, commercial, big box retail, and industrial clients
- Proficiency in computer drafting software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or InRoads
About us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
INTRODUCTION
As a Traffic Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Indianapolis, IN office you'll work on preparing and supervising traffic and transportation engineering projects primarily associated with land development plans for our commercial, institutional, and energy clients. From the initial traffic data collection, through the detailed traffic analysis and ultimately the preparation of the formal transportation studies, you will be responsible for all aspects of traffic engineering project development. You will also be responsible for the assisting in the preparation and oversight of Permit Plans for access to State and Local roadways and in the completion of all required Forms and documentation to obtain the Permits. Interacting with clients, contractors, local government officials, you'll impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process, bidding, and construction, all the way to the grand opening. Although most of your time will be spent in the office, field work will be required on select projects.
Endless perks are available to employees at CEC! Our office boasts a full-scale gym, creating the perfect balance of wellness and productivity. Throughout the year, employees enjoy fun team building activities. We also understand the importance of reaching beyond the office and giving back to the community—CEC employees volunteer for workdays to enhance local parks and other charitable groups. At CEC Indianapolis, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of connection, collaboration, and growth within the office and in our community.
QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
- P.E. Certification
- 10+ years' progressive engineering experience with a focus on traffic and transportation engineering
- Previous experience in project management and staff supervision
- Traffic engineering experience including data collection, analysis, report preparation (with a focus on Transportation Impact Studies) and preparation of Highway Occupancy Permit Plans
- Proficiency in traffic engineering software such as Highway Capacity Software (HCS) and Synchro/SimTraffic
- Ability to speak and write professionally
- P.T.O.E. certification
- Experience working on projects for developers, architects, commercial, big box retail, and industrial clients
- Proficiency in computer drafting software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or InRoads
About us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
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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.