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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Location: Meridian, ID
At J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., our purpose is simple but powerful: Helping Each Other Create Better Communities. With over 20 offices across seven states, J-U-B is committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and connected to meaningful work.
We are seeking an Engineer in Training that specializes in Traffic Engineering. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting the growth of our traffic engineering group, which currently consists of 8 individuals ranging from 0 years to 20+ years. This group has consistently grown in its ability to capture and complete quality work and now needs additional engineering experts to grow the traffic engineering practice in the Boise area. This position reports to the Technical Resources Lead within the Transportation Services Group (TSG). If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work that helps drive business success, we’d love to meet you!
Key Responsibilities
Traffic Group Technical Roles
- Support the growth and development of the technical traffic practice companywide.
- Prepare traffic deliverables for local, state, private, and federally funded projects.
- Have knowledge of or ability to grow expertise in:
- Sidra
- Vissim
- Visum
- HCS
- Synchro
- Cube
- Vistro
- TransCAD
- OpenRoads Designer
Under the direction of a licensed engineer, develop expertise and the ability to work on:
- Travel Demand Modeling
- Signalization and Corridor Timing
- Transportation Master Plans
- Traffic Impact Studies
- Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
- Illumination
- Signing and Striping
- Traffic Safety Analysis
- Signal Design
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Traffic Group Team Role
- Support strategic planning of traffic group operations.
- Manage workload and identify workload gaps.
- Proven ability to work with others and adhere to project schedules.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, supporting multiple offices and teams.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
- 0-4 years of progressive traffic engineering experience.
- A desire to learn, grow, and develop into a key role of an awesome team.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $72,000 – $92,000 annually, depending on experience
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Coaching and Mentorship programs
- Performance bonuses for qualified employees
- Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increases with tenure)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Health club subsidy
- A collaborative, team-centered work environment
- Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service
The application window will be open through September 11, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.
See our website for more benefit details: https://www.jub.com/our-benefits/
To apply for this position and learn more about J-U-B, please visit www.jub.com
Engineer in Training – Traffic Engineering
Location: Meridian, ID
At J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., our purpose is simple but powerful: Helping Each Other Create Better Communities. With over 20 offices across seven states, J-U-B is committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and connected to meaningful work.
We are seeking an Engineer in Training that specializes in Traffic Engineering. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting the growth of our traffic engineering group, which currently consists of 8 individuals ranging from 0 years to 20+ years. This group has consistently grown in its ability to capture and complete quality work and now needs additional engineering experts to grow the traffic engineering practice in the Boise area. This position reports to the Technical Resources Lead within the Transportation Services Group (TSG). If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work that helps drive business success, we’d love to meet you!
Key Responsibilities
Traffic Group Technical Roles
- Support the growth and development of the technical traffic practice companywide.
- Prepare traffic deliverables for local, state, private, and federally funded projects.
- Have knowledge of or ability to grow expertise in:
- Sidra
- Vissim
- Visum
- HCS
- Synchro
- Cube
- Vistro
- TransCAD
- OpenRoads Designer
Under the direction of a licensed engineer, develop expertise and the ability to work on:
- Travel Demand Modeling
- Signalization and Corridor Timing
- Transportation Master Plans
- Traffic Impact Studies
- Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
- Illumination
- Signing and Striping
- Traffic Safety Analysis
- Signal Design
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Traffic Group Team Role
- Support strategic planning of traffic group operations.
- Manage workload and identify workload gaps.
- Proven ability to work with others and adhere to project schedules.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, supporting multiple offices and teams.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
- 0-4 years of progressive traffic engineering experience.
- A desire to learn, grow, and develop into a key role of an awesome team.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $72,000 – $92,000 annually, depending on experience
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Coaching and Mentorship programs
- Performance bonuses for qualified employees
- Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increases with tenure)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Health club subsidy
- A collaborative, team-centered work environment
- Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service
The application window will be open through September 11, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.
See our website for more benefit details: https://www.jub.com/our-benefits/
To apply for this position and learn more about J-U-B, please visit www.jub.com
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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.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
An employer's E-Verify enrollment is mandatory for your STEM OPT extension to be approved by USCIS. Search the official E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment status before signing an offer, not after, to avoid delays.
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.
Frequently 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.