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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At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Traffic Engineer.
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Transportation team, based in Alpharetta, GA and have the opportunity to work on a variety of transportation and infrastructure projects.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
- Develop and review traffic control plans, maintenance of traffic plans, and work zone plans.
- Inspect signals, ITS, and lane closures
- Prepare and review traffic signal design plans, signing plans, and pavement marking plans
- Perform and manage traffic data collection
- Develop and conduct safety studies
- Prepare intersection and corridor improvement studies
- Conduct transportation improvement planning studies for transit, vehicles, and bicycle and pedestrians
- Conduct Synchro and HCS analysis
- Prepare and review engineering reports, schematics, plans, specifications, and estimates
- Conduct traffic operations analysis for multi-modal streets and corridors
- Perform project management responsibilities including cost estimates, proposals, scopes of work, schedules
- Other duties as assigned
- Train and mentor construction inspectors and junior engineers
What your experience looks like
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of traffic engineering experience with local agencies and state DOT projects. GDOT experience preferred.
- Proficient in Synchro
- Experience using MicroStation
- EIT required.
- PE preferred.
- PTOE preferred.
- Signal inspection experience preferred
- Signal timing and coordination experience preferred.
- ITS inspection experience preferred
- Ability to communication effectively, both orally and written.
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .
At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Traffic Engineer.
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Transportation team, based in Alpharetta, GA and have the opportunity to work on a variety of transportation and infrastructure projects.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
- Develop and review traffic control plans, maintenance of traffic plans, and work zone plans.
- Inspect signals, ITS, and lane closures
- Prepare and review traffic signal design plans, signing plans, and pavement marking plans
- Perform and manage traffic data collection
- Develop and conduct safety studies
- Prepare intersection and corridor improvement studies
- Conduct transportation improvement planning studies for transit, vehicles, and bicycle and pedestrians
- Conduct Synchro and HCS analysis
- Prepare and review engineering reports, schematics, plans, specifications, and estimates
- Conduct traffic operations analysis for multi-modal streets and corridors
- Perform project management responsibilities including cost estimates, proposals, scopes of work, schedules
- Other duties as assigned
- Train and mentor construction inspectors and junior engineers
What your experience looks like
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of traffic engineering experience with local agencies and state DOT projects. GDOT experience preferred.
- Proficient in Synchro
- Experience using MicroStation
- EIT required.
- PE preferred.
- PTOE preferred.
- Signal inspection experience preferred
- Signal timing and coordination experience preferred.
- ITS inspection experience preferred
- Ability to communication effectively, both orally and written.
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .
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Traffic Engineer Job Market in Georgia
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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, HNTB Corporation, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 25% of traffic engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 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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