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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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to join our growing Traffic team in Atlanta, GA. This role is ideal for an experienced traffic engineer with a strong background in traffic analysis, modeling, and design with direct experience supporting GDOT programs. You'll work with public and private clients on high-impact projects ranging from intersection and corridor studies to complex traffic operations and federally funded studies across the Southeast.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Serve as Task Lead on traffic studies and safety projects, overseeing schedules, deliverables, and quality assurance.
- Oversee and support development of traffic operations analyses, corridor studies, design traffic forecasting, and statewide safety programs.
- Apply advanced modeling and simulation using tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, SIDRA, and VISSIM to analyze traffic operations and improve system performance.
- Develop recommendations for traffic operational improvements, including intersection control evaluations (ICE), signal warrants, access management, and congestion mitigation strategies.
- Prepare traffic design plans, including traffic signals, signing, and pavement marking.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate traffic operations with broader transportation planning, safety, and multimodal design goals.
- Mentor junior staff in traffic operations, modeling, and safety analysis, fostering technical growth and collaborative delivery.
- Prepare clear, data-driven technical reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
- Support project delivery across multiple assignments as needed.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- 7 to 10+ years of experience in Traffic Engineering.
- Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 6 months of joining
- Experience with Synchro, Sidra, HCS, and VISSIM
- Experience with MicroStation, GEOPAK, and GuideSIGN
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail with ownership of deliverables
- Solid understanding of QA/QC procedures, engineering standards, and business practices
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Familiar with GDOT processes and procedures
- Experience of large-scale Design-Build and Public Private Partnership projects, including Alternative Technical Concept (ATC) development, is highly preferred.
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
- Active participation in professional engineering societies/organizations.
Security Clearance Requirement:
None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
Job Description:
Parsons is seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to join our growing Traffic team in Atlanta, GA. This role is ideal for an experienced traffic engineer with a strong background in traffic analysis, modeling, and design with direct experience supporting GDOT programs. You'll work with public and private clients on high-impact projects ranging from intersection and corridor studies to complex traffic operations and federally funded studies across the Southeast.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Serve as Task Lead on traffic studies and safety projects, overseeing schedules, deliverables, and quality assurance.
- Oversee and support development of traffic operations analyses, corridor studies, design traffic forecasting, and statewide safety programs.
- Apply advanced modeling and simulation using tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, SIDRA, and VISSIM to analyze traffic operations and improve system performance.
- Develop recommendations for traffic operational improvements, including intersection control evaluations (ICE), signal warrants, access management, and congestion mitigation strategies.
- Prepare traffic design plans, including traffic signals, signing, and pavement marking.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate traffic operations with broader transportation planning, safety, and multimodal design goals.
- Mentor junior staff in traffic operations, modeling, and safety analysis, fostering technical growth and collaborative delivery.
- Prepare clear, data-driven technical reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
- Support project delivery across multiple assignments as needed.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- 7 to 10+ years of experience in Traffic Engineering.
- Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 6 months of joining
- Experience with Synchro, Sidra, HCS, and VISSIM
- Experience with MicroStation, GEOPAK, and GuideSIGN
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail with ownership of deliverables
- Solid understanding of QA/QC procedures, engineering standards, and business practices
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Familiar with GDOT processes and procedures
- Experience of large-scale Design-Build and Public Private Partnership projects, including Alternative Technical Concept (ATC) development, is highly preferred.
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
- Active participation in professional engineering societies/organizations.
Security Clearance Requirement:
None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
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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, Arcadis, and HNTB Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 Georgia 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 40% of traffic engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 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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