Remote Traffic Engineer Jobs
Remote traffic engineer jobs are open across transportation consulting, civil engineering firms, and infrastructure technology companies, from junior staff roles on distributed project teams to senior positions leading traffic modeling and simulation work. Companies hiring remotely right now include Olsson, Whatnot, and WSB. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Introduction
Duties will include managing a diverse range of traffic engineering projects, acting as a contact for the Transportation and Infrastructure Department for development review (new construction, planning and building permit reviews); ensuring the planning, design and operation of traffic systems to enhance safety, mobility, and efficiency; supporting senior staff and mentoring junior engineers and traffic engineering technicians; authoring/revising technical specifications and design manuals; utilizing advanced expertise in traffic analysis, transportation planning/schematic design, engineering plan review and roadway design; representing the Department in public meetings; collaborating closely with local agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely related field and
- Six years' related experience in a traffic engineering environment.
- An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirement
- Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, OR by the technical board of another state with the ability to obtain Arizona Registration through reciprocity within 6 months of employment.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Essential Functions
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Work Environment/Physical Demands
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Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98 % which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experienceEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance.
Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Introduction
Duties will include managing a diverse range of traffic engineering projects, acting as a contact for the Transportation and Infrastructure Department for development review (new construction, planning and building permit reviews); ensuring the planning, design and operation of traffic systems to enhance safety, mobility, and efficiency; supporting senior staff and mentoring junior engineers and traffic engineering technicians; authoring/revising technical specifications and design manuals; utilizing advanced expertise in traffic analysis, transportation planning/schematic design, engineering plan review and roadway design; representing the Department in public meetings; collaborating closely with local agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely related field and
- Six years' related experience in a traffic engineering environment.
- An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirement
- Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, OR by the technical board of another state with the ability to obtain Arizona Registration through reciprocity within 6 months of employment.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Essential Functions
Click here to view the job description and full list of Essential Functions.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Click here to view the job description and full list of Essential Functions.
Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98 % which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experienceEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance.
Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote traffic engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or transportation engineering required
- Proficiency in Synchro, HCS, or comparable traffic analysis software
- EIT or PE licensure required or preferred depending on level
- Experience conducting traffic impact studies and signal warrant analyses
- Familiarity with Highway Capacity Manual methodologies and standards
- Knowledge of federal and state transportation design standards and guidelines
Tips for Your Remote Traffic Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote traffic engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through location-dependent listings mixed in.
Demonstrate async communication skills upfront
Remote traffic engineering teams run on written communication. Lead your cover letter with examples of delivering technical documentation, design reports, or project updates to distributed stakeholders without real-time back-and-forth.
Build a remote-ready technical portfolio
Compile work samples showing traffic studies, signal timing plans, or simulation outputs you produced independently. Remote hiring managers need to see your technical output, not just a list of past employers, since they can't observe your work directly.
Target firms with established distributed teams
Prioritize consulting firms and infrastructure technology companies that already run remote engineering teams. They have async workflows, remote onboarding processes, and project structures built for distributed work, so you won't be the first remote hire navigating an office-first culture.
Remote Traffic Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote traffic engineer job?
Target consulting firms and infrastructure technology companies that run distributed teams, since they build remote workflows into their practice rather than treating it as an exception. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with tools like Synchro, SimTraffic, or AutoCAD that transfer well to async collaboration. Candidates who show independent project delivery and documented technical output stand out from those who rely on in-office oversight.
Which companies hire remote traffic engineers?
Remote traffic engineer roles are posted by Olsson, Whatnot, and WSB and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first engineering consultancies, distributed infrastructure firms, and technology companies building traffic management or mobility software.
Can you get a remote traffic engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level traffic engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal in-person mentorship. Smaller consulting firms and infrastructure software companies are more likely to hire remotely at the entry level. Showing proficiency in traffic modeling software, sharing academic project work, or completing a relevant internship gives you something concrete to point to in lieu of full-time experience.
Do you need a degree for remote traffic engineer jobs?
Usually, but the degree requirement is often tied to licensure pathways rather than the remote format itself. Most employers expect a civil or transportation engineering degree as a foundation for the technical skills the role demands. That said, some infrastructure technology and traffic software companies weigh demonstrated proficiency in tools like Synchro, VISSIM, or traffic signal design over the credential alone.
Which industries hire the most remote traffic engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote traffic engineers are Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire traffic engineers remotely because their project-based structures and software-driven workflows make distributed teams practical without sacrificing technical output.
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