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Traffic Engineers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard, which requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering. Roles involving traffic modeling, signal design, or transportation planning are strong fits. The annual H-1B cap means timing your job search around the April filing window matters.
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Kimley-Horn's Fort Myers office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Transportation Planning and Traffic team! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Perform traffic engineering and project management tasks to deliver a wide variety of transportation planning, transit, traffic engineering, safety, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects for many, diverse clients
- Has an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for growth in their personal practice while contributing to the growth of our well-established transportation engineering practice
- Manage their projects profitably, engage in hands-on practice and delivery of projects, transition work to qualified staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
- Contribute significantly to marketing and business development efforts and have the autonomy to pursue their own passions, leads, and clients
- This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of engineers and designers on a variety of projects
- You will flourish on both building meaningful internal and external professional relationships
- You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering and design, traffic operations, and/or ITS planning and design
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Proficiency in Synchro, HCS, and/or Vissim software applications desired
- Ability to work in a team environment, balance priorities among multiple projects, and effectively communicate and collaborate at all levels of the organization
- Ability to manage and mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
- Ability to provide high-quality deliverables with exceptional client service
- Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, developing scopes of work, and assembling budgets for projected work
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
KEY BENEFITS AT KIMLEY-HORN:
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
Overview:
Kimley-Horn's Fort Myers office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Transportation Planning and Traffic team! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Perform traffic engineering and project management tasks to deliver a wide variety of transportation planning, transit, traffic engineering, safety, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects for many, diverse clients
- Has an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for growth in their personal practice while contributing to the growth of our well-established transportation engineering practice
- Manage their projects profitably, engage in hands-on practice and delivery of projects, transition work to qualified staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
- Contribute significantly to marketing and business development efforts and have the autonomy to pursue their own passions, leads, and clients
- This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of engineers and designers on a variety of projects
- You will flourish on both building meaningful internal and external professional relationships
- You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering and design, traffic operations, and/or ITS planning and design
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Proficiency in Synchro, HCS, and/or Vissim software applications desired
- Ability to work in a team environment, balance priorities among multiple projects, and effectively communicate and collaborate at all levels of the organization
- Ability to manage and mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
- Ability to provide high-quality deliverables with exceptional client service
- Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, developing scopes of work, and assembling budgets for projected work
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
KEY BENEFITS AT KIMLEY-HORN:
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Traffic Engineer
Align your credentials with specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to traffic engineering duties. A civil or transportation engineering degree maps cleanly, but if yours is adjacent, gather documentation showing coursework in traffic analysis, signal systems, or transportation planning to strengthen the connection.
Target public-sector and DOT-contracted employers
State departments of transportation and federal contractors regularly sponsor H-1B engineers because their projects run on multi-year timelines. These employers file LCAs with DOL well in advance, giving you predictable sponsorship windows tied to project awards.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify your wage meets the prevailing wage for your metro area and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the Level I through Level IV range for traffic engineer roles in your target city.
Find H-1B sponsors through Migrate Mate
Pull up Traffic Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. You'll see which firms have filed for this occupation code before, so you're targeting employers who already know the process rather than educating them from scratch.
Get PE licensure documentation ready before offers
Many traffic engineer roles require a Professional Engineer license or proof of EIT status. If your home-country license isn't directly transferable, prepare a state board evaluation letter early. Employers factor licensure timelines into sponsorship decisions and project staffing plans.
Request premium processing to meet project start dates
Traffic engineering hires are often tied to project kick-off schedules. USCIS premium processing cuts adjudication to 15 business days. Confirm with your employer during offer negotiations whether they'll cover this fee, since it's common practice for time-sensitive hires.
H-1B Visa Traffic Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a traffic engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, traffic engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation because the work typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering. Roles involving traffic impact analysis, signal timing, or transportation demand modeling have a well-established degree requirement that USCIS recognizes. You can verify the occupation's degree requirements through O*NET, which USCIS adjudicators also reference.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for traffic engineers?
Engineering consulting firms that hold contracts with state departments of transportation are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for traffic engineers. Firms specializing in transportation planning, traffic signal systems, and highway design file LCAs regularly because their project pipelines require licensed engineers on long-term engagements. Browse Traffic Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing history for this occupation.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect traffic engineer H-1B applications?
Your employer's LCA must certify that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for traffic engineers in your specific metropolitan area. The wage is set by experience level: Level I applies to entry-level roles, while Level III and IV apply to senior positions with independent project responsibility. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the exact threshold before accepting an offer.
Can a traffic engineer change employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you haven't accrued unlawful presence. The new employer must file a new LCA with DOL certifying the prevailing wage for your new position and work location before submitting the transfer petition.
Does a PE license affect how employers file the H-1B for a traffic engineer?
A Professional Engineer license strengthens the specialty occupation argument because it demonstrates state-recognized expertise tied directly to engineering practice. Some employers list PE licensure as a requirement in the job description, which makes the USCIS specialty occupation determination more straightforward. If your license is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation early, as employers may factor that timeline into their H-1B filing schedule.