Entry Level Traffic Engineer Jobs
New grad traffic engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship project or portfolio of transportation studies can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Government & Public Sector, and Aerospace & Defense, with employers like Collins Aerospace, WSB, and CTL Engineering hiring at this level now.
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How you will contribute:
- Analyze traffic data : Process traffic study data using laptop computers and traffic software. Analyze and make decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of the traffic study. Research rejected data to determine cause and take corrective action. Prepare written and oral reports detailing study data and analysis results.
- Collection of traffic data : Perform maintenance, as well as test and calibrate traffic monitoring equipment used in traffic studies.
- Communication: Communicate with VDOT staff as well as external contacts and consultants. Proactively resolve issues at the lowest level. Project a positive VDOT image. Keep supervisor advised of important development and field observations.
- Contract Administration : Monitor contract inspections. Conduct traffic monitoring contractor inspections for short term traffic collections. Review work payments based on contractual documents, specifications, and performance. Gather milling and paving schedules. Work with Contract Administrator to ensure site maintenance needs are coordinated and completed.
- Data Analysis : Compile, process and analyze traffic data from continuous count stations produced by non-intrusive and in-road sensors. Manage electronic records and files. Perform file data quality assurance and quality control.
- Engineering Technology: Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform maintenance, as well as test and calibrate traffic monitoring equipment used in traffic studies.
- Project Documentation : Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities. Ensure documentation is submitted and is completed. Avoid project delays and solve project related matters.
What will make you successful:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Knowledge of state and federal guidelines and regulations as related to transportation.
- Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and traffic data collection and analysis techniques.
- Skill in the use of computers, software applications to include MS Office, and smart phones.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions based on analysis.
- Ability to analyze data and use available resources and tools to determine the need for maintenance ensuring equipment is returned in proper operational status.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and traffic data collection and analysis techniques.
- Skill in the use of computers, microcomputers, and various software packages.
Additional Considerations:
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Traffic Engineering, or related field desired.
- Knowledge of Contract Administration.
Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:
Competency Model
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
Standards of Conduct
How you will contribute:
- Analyze traffic data : Process traffic study data using laptop computers and traffic software. Analyze and make decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of the traffic study. Research rejected data to determine cause and take corrective action. Prepare written and oral reports detailing study data and analysis results.
- Collection of traffic data : Perform maintenance, as well as test and calibrate traffic monitoring equipment used in traffic studies.
- Communication: Communicate with VDOT staff as well as external contacts and consultants. Proactively resolve issues at the lowest level. Project a positive VDOT image. Keep supervisor advised of important development and field observations.
- Contract Administration : Monitor contract inspections. Conduct traffic monitoring contractor inspections for short term traffic collections. Review work payments based on contractual documents, specifications, and performance. Gather milling and paving schedules. Work with Contract Administrator to ensure site maintenance needs are coordinated and completed.
- Data Analysis : Compile, process and analyze traffic data from continuous count stations produced by non-intrusive and in-road sensors. Manage electronic records and files. Perform file data quality assurance and quality control.
- Engineering Technology: Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform maintenance, as well as test and calibrate traffic monitoring equipment used in traffic studies.
- Project Documentation : Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities. Ensure documentation is submitted and is completed. Avoid project delays and solve project related matters.
What will make you successful:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Knowledge of state and federal guidelines and regulations as related to transportation.
- Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and traffic data collection and analysis techniques.
- Skill in the use of computers, software applications to include MS Office, and smart phones.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions based on analysis.
- Ability to analyze data and use available resources and tools to determine the need for maintenance ensuring equipment is returned in proper operational status.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and traffic data collection and analysis techniques.
- Skill in the use of computers, microcomputers, and various software packages.
Additional Considerations:
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Traffic Engineering, or related field desired.
- Knowledge of Contract Administration.
Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:
Competency Model
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
Standards of Conduct
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- WSP2
- Apple2
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Entry Level Traffic Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level traffic engineer job?
Entry level traffic engineer roles typically look for a degree in civil or transportation engineering, familiarity with traffic modeling software such as Synchro or HCS, and any hands-on exposure from internships or capstone projects. Candidates who can show field data collection experience, a working knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual, or coursework in signal timing design tend to stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level traffic engineers?
Companies hiring entry level traffic engineers right now include Collins Aerospace, WSB, and CTL Engineering, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Municipal transportation agencies, regional planning firms, and engineering consultancies focused on roadway design and safety studies are among the most consistent employers at this level.
Are there remote entry level traffic engineer jobs?
Yes, though most traffic engineer roles at the entry level involve some fieldwork or office collaboration. About 20% of entry level traffic engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, meaning fully remote positions exist but on-site and hybrid arrangements remain the most common setup for early-career candidates in this field.
Are these new grad traffic engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior traffic engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op work in lieu of full-time history, or invites candidates to submit a portfolio of academic transportation projects alongside a resume rather than requiring a long professional record.
Which industries hire the most entry level traffic engineers?
Entry Level traffic engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Government & Public Sector, and Aerospace & Defense, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive the most early-career hiring because infrastructure investment, urban growth planning, and government-funded roadway safety programs consistently create demand for junior engineers who can support traffic impact studies and signal design work.