Traffic Engineer Jobs in Georgia
Traffic Engineer jobs in Georgia are consistently active, with demand concentrated in transportation planning, highway design, and traffic operations work for state and local agencies as well as private consulting firms at levels from entry-level technician through senior project manager. The largest hiring hubs are Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta, where employers such as GDOT (Georgia Department of Transportation), WSP USA, and Jacobs Engineering maintain substantial Georgia operations. The most in-demand specialties include traffic signal systems, interchange design, and transportation planning for growing suburban corridors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our team in the Kennesaw/Atlanta area.
Your Impact
Job Duties:
- Perform professional traffic engineering work and assist with conducting investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, roadways, intersections, signage, signals, pavement markings, and transportation corridors to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future-ready solutions with traffic engineering design standards.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out roadways, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
- Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on traffic engineering studies, capacity analyses, traffic complaint investigation, traffic plan review, signal system design, monitoring and control, and operations analysis to ensure roadways are designed in a safe and efficient way and the driver is provided with all of the necessary information and safety metrics to help ensure that their driving experience is safe and efficient.
- Conduct traffic counts for roadways and intersections to determine the volume of traffic, where the traffic is going to and from, and the type of traffic on the roadway.
- Takes a second look at safety features on the road, recommending traffic safety enhancement projects on the basis of respective studies.
- Determine appropriate signage, signals, and pavement markings along a new or existing road.
- Investigate accident data and determines if changes can be made to roadways or intersections to make it safer for all who use the roads.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
- Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
- Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
- Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field/site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
- Work collaboratively with other engineers, planners, scientific professionals, and DOT authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded road and transportation improvement and development projects.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or closely related discipline or equivalent.
- 3-5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior traffic design experience.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Prior demonstrated knowledge and experience with DOT traffic signal design principals.
- Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems.
- Working knowledge of relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
- Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
- Knowledge of relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other applicable design software packages.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
- Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our team in the Kennesaw/Atlanta area.
Your Impact
Job Duties:
- Perform professional traffic engineering work and assist with conducting investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, roadways, intersections, signage, signals, pavement markings, and transportation corridors to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future-ready solutions with traffic engineering design standards.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out roadways, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
- Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on traffic engineering studies, capacity analyses, traffic complaint investigation, traffic plan review, signal system design, monitoring and control, and operations analysis to ensure roadways are designed in a safe and efficient way and the driver is provided with all of the necessary information and safety metrics to help ensure that their driving experience is safe and efficient.
- Conduct traffic counts for roadways and intersections to determine the volume of traffic, where the traffic is going to and from, and the type of traffic on the roadway.
- Takes a second look at safety features on the road, recommending traffic safety enhancement projects on the basis of respective studies.
- Determine appropriate signage, signals, and pavement markings along a new or existing road.
- Investigate accident data and determines if changes can be made to roadways or intersections to make it safer for all who use the roads.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
- Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
- Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
- Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field/site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
- Work collaboratively with other engineers, planners, scientific professionals, and DOT authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded road and transportation improvement and development projects.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or closely related discipline or equivalent.
- 3-5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior traffic design experience.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Prior demonstrated knowledge and experience with DOT traffic signal design principals.
- Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems.
- Working knowledge of relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
- Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
- Knowledge of relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other applicable design software packages.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
- Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in traffic engineer jobs across Georgia.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Georgia State Board of Professional Engineers
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or transportation engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in traffic modeling and simulation software such as Synchro, SimTraffic, or VISSIM
- Experience with GDOT design standards, Highway Design Manual, and MUTCD guidelines
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification acceptable for entry-level and junior positions
- Familiarity with federal and state environmental review processes including NEPA documentation
Traffic Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a traffic engineer in Georgia?
Becoming a traffic engineer in Georgia requires a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn an Engineer-in-Training designation, and accumulating qualifying experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. The Georgia State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors oversees licensure. A Professional Engineer license is required to stamp plans and lead projects independently, making it the standard credential for career advancement in Georgia.
How much do traffic engineers make in Georgia?
Traffic engineers in Georgia earn a median of about $84,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,850 for the lowest 10% to over $153,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire traffic engineers in Georgia?
Employers hiring traffic engineers in Georgia right now include Parsons, GFT, and AECOM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's mix of state agency work through GDOT and a large consulting sector means openings are distributed across both public and private employers throughout the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most traffic engineer jobs?
Atlanta, Savannah, and Decatur have the most traffic engineer openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because of GDOT headquarters, a dense cluster of engineering consultants, and major infrastructure investment tied to metro growth, while Savannah and Augusta generate steady demand from port expansion projects and regional transportation planning work serving their surrounding counties.
Are there remote traffic engineer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 86% of traffic engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on and site-dependent nature of much of the work. The tasks most likely to be done remotely are traffic modeling, data analysis, and report preparation, while field work, agency coordination, and construction oversight typically require an in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a traffic engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to junior traffic engineer or transportation analyst roles at large Georgia consulting firms and GDOT, which regularly bring on new graduates. GDOT runs a structured new-hire development program that pairs entry-level engineers with senior mentors. Firms such as WSP USA and Jacobs in Atlanta routinely post associate engineer openings that accept EIT candidates. A completed EIT certification, relevant coursework in traffic operations, and an internship with a Georgia county or municipal public works department give candidates a strong edge.
Where can I find and apply to traffic engineer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to traffic engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across consulting firms, state agencies, and local governments. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly.
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