STEM OPT Traffic Engineer Jobs
Traffic Engineer roles in transportation planning, signal systems, and infrastructure analysis qualify for STEM OPT when your degree aligns with an approved CIP code. The 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months of work authorization, but your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension is approved.
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We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on communities through collaborative work? Do you thrive on taking ownership of your projects and utilizing your talents to shape transportation systems?
Our Traffic/Technology Team is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for traffic management, signal systems, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). With a proven track record of excellence, we are dedicated to improving traffic operations, safety, and pedestrian circulation for cities and communities.
As a Licensed Traffic Engineer on our Traffic/Technology team, you will lead and perform traffic impact studies for data center developments, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal transportation requirements. This is a client-facing role, where you will engage directly with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to deliver high-quality solutions. You will analyze roadway networks, intersections, and access points to assess impacts and propose mitigation strategies.
What you'll do:
- Lead traffic impact analyses for data center developments, including trip generation, traffic modeling, and capacity analysis.
- Prepare technical reports for permitting, development approvals, and transportation planning.
- Design and evaluate roadway improvements, intersection design, and access management using Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, and VISSIM.
- Collaborate with civil engineers, transportation planners, clients, and regulatory agencies to develop traffic mitigation strategies.
We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of any Olsson office location.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).
- 4–10 years of experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or traffic impact studies.
- Proficiency in traffic analysis software: Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to present findings to clients and agencies.
- Experience with data center projects, industrial developments, or large-scale commercial projects (preferred).
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Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on communities through collaborative work? Do you thrive on taking ownership of your projects and utilizing your talents to shape transportation systems?
Our Traffic/Technology Team is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for traffic management, signal systems, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). With a proven track record of excellence, we are dedicated to improving traffic operations, safety, and pedestrian circulation for cities and communities.
As a Licensed Traffic Engineer on our Traffic/Technology team, you will lead and perform traffic impact studies for data center developments, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal transportation requirements. This is a client-facing role, where you will engage directly with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to deliver high-quality solutions. You will analyze roadway networks, intersections, and access points to assess impacts and propose mitigation strategies.
What you'll do:
- Lead traffic impact analyses for data center developments, including trip generation, traffic modeling, and capacity analysis.
- Prepare technical reports for permitting, development approvals, and transportation planning.
- Design and evaluate roadway improvements, intersection design, and access management using Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, and VISSIM.
- Collaborate with civil engineers, transportation planners, clients, and regulatory agencies to develop traffic mitigation strategies.
We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of any Olsson office location.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).
- 4–10 years of experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or traffic impact studies.
- Proficiency in traffic analysis software: Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to present findings to clients and agencies.
- Experience with data center projects, industrial developments, or large-scale commercial projects (preferred).
LI-IC1
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Traffic Engineer
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Systems Engineering degrees typically carry CIP codes that qualify for STEM OPT. Confirm your specific code on your I-20 with your DSO before applying, since some interdisciplinary programs use non-qualifying codes.
Target municipal and state DOT employers
State Departments of Transportation and metropolitan planning organizations regularly hire Traffic Engineers and are legally required to use E-Verify as government contractors. This makes them reliable STEM OPT employers without the extra verification step many private firms require.
Build your I-983 training plan around project deliverables
Your I-983 must describe how the Traffic Engineer role advances your STEM degree's learning objectives. Map specific tasks like signal timing analysis, traffic impact studies, or microsimulation modeling directly to your degree's core competencies to satisfy USCIS review standards.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for E-Verify employers
Search Traffic Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active STEM OPT hiring history. Filtering for verified E-Verify enrollment upfront saves weeks of back-and-forth with HR departments that can't support your extension.
Request LCA wage data before negotiating compensation
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage listed on the Labor Condition Application for your role and location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search for Traffic Engineer positions in your target metro before your offer conversation so you enter negotiation with published wage-level data.
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Find Traffic Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Traffic Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Traffic Engineer positions typically qualify if your degree is in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related STEM field with an approved CIP code on your I-20. The role itself must involve applying STEM knowledge directly, which signal design, traffic modeling, and infrastructure analysis clearly satisfy. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before filing.
What does the E-Verify requirement mean for Traffic Engineer job seekers?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before USCIS will approve your STEM OPT extension. Many large engineering firms and all government contractors already meet this requirement, but smaller private consultancies may not. Verify enrollment using the E-Verify employer search tool before accepting any offer, since switching employers after approval requires restarting the extension process.
How do I structure my I-983 training plan for a Traffic Engineer role?
Your I-983 should connect each major job function to a learning objective tied to your STEM degree. For Traffic Engineers, this means mapping tasks like traffic impact assessments, microsimulation software operation, or signal optimization to specific coursework or degree competencies. Generic descriptions of job duties without that connection are the most common reason USCIS scrutinizes I-983 submissions.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses or is terminated after your extension is approved, you're required to report the change to your DSO and may need to find a new qualifying employer. USCIS treats active E-Verify enrollment as an ongoing condition, not just a one-time approval requirement. Your DSO can help you determine next steps before your authorization is affected.
Where can I find Traffic Engineer jobs at employers who support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Traffic Engineer openings filtered for employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history, so you're not spending time on roles where your work authorization won't be supported. Government contractors and state DOT-affiliated firms appear frequently and tend to have established processes for I-983 training plan approvals and the 90-day reporting requirements.
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