Remote Traffic Planner Jobs
Remote traffic planner jobs are actively posted across the U.S. by remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like transportation consulting, urban planning, software-driven infrastructure, and civil engineering services. Employers hiring remotely right now include WSB, Olsson, and Whatnot. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 planner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation planning, or a related field
- Proficiency in traffic analysis software such as Synchro, VISSIM, or HCS
- Experience conducting traffic impact studies and level-of-service analyses
- Knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual and ITE Traffic Engineering Handbook
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Transportation Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred
- Familiarity with MUTCD standards and local or state transportation regulations
Tips for Your Remote Traffic Planner Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote traffic planner openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Build a portfolio of deliverable-ready work
Remote employers can't see you in action, so your traffic impact reports, signal timing plans, and intersection studies need to speak for themselves. Compile them into a shareable folder you can reference during the application or interview process.
Show fluency in async technical communication
Remote traffic planner teams rely on written project updates, comment-tracked redlines, and recorded model walkthroughs instead of hallway conversations. Practice packaging your Synchro or SimTraffic outputs with clear written summaries that a project manager can review without asking follow-up questions.
Target firms with distributed project teams
Transportation consulting firms and civil engineering companies that already run multi-office or fully distributed teams have the workflows and software licenses in place to support remote traffic planners. Focusing your search on those employers shortens your ramp-up time and reduces onboarding friction.
Remote Traffic Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote traffic planner job?
Remote traffic planner roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction and strong written communication, because you won't have a supervisor down the hall. Transportation consulting firms, urban planning consultancies, and software-driven infrastructure companies are the most active remote hirers. What gives you an edge is a portfolio showing completed studies, signal timing work, or traffic impact analyses you can walk through asynchronously, along with fluency in tools like Synchro, SimTraffic, or AutoCAD used outside a traditional office setting.
Which companies hire remote traffic planners?
Remote traffic planner roles are posted by WSB, Olsson, and Whatnot and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The companies hiring remotely most often are transportation and civil engineering consultancies, regional planning organizations, and technology-forward infrastructure firms that run distributed project teams.
Can you get a remote traffic planner job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level traffic planner roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal oversight. Smaller transportation consultancies and regional planning firms are more likely to hire entry-level candidates remotely. You can open the door by showing completed coursework projects, internship outputs, or volunteer traffic studies, plus demonstrated comfort with collaboration tools and async reporting that proves you can keep a project moving without in-person check-ins.
Do you need a degree for remote traffic planner jobs?
Not always, but most remote traffic planner postings list a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, or a related field as a baseline expectation. Remote employers weigh your ability to deliver work independently alongside your credentials, so candidates who can show completed traffic studies, proficiency in industry software like Synchro or HCS, and clear technical writing often move forward even when their educational background is non-traditional.
Which industries hire the most remote traffic planners?
The sectors hiring the most remote traffic planners are Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed project teams that handle traffic studies, impact assessments, and planning deliverables entirely through digital collaboration rather than a central office.
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