Mid Level Traffic Engineer Jobs
Mid level traffic engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own signal design projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver analyses with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings run across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Consulting & Professional Services, Law & Legal Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, AECOM, and VHB among the employers actively hiring at this level now.
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Responsibilities:
- Lead and assist in the development of traffic signal designs, ITS, and broadband fiber designs
- Work on NCDOT roadway/highway projects, as well as municipal streets and pedestrian facilities
- Thorough knowledge of NCDOT traffic signal design standards and MUTCD protocols
- Perform field investigations, construction inspections, and traffic signal equipment inventories
- Collaborate with clients and public agencies; occasionally participate in public meetings and presentations
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or Civil Engineering Technology (BSCET)
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive design experience in transportation design
- Familiarity with Microstation, Open Roads, Geopack, and Corridor Modeling
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required in NC or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire; registration in other states is favorable
- NCDOT & VDOT design experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of traffic engineering disciplines such as TIA/capacity analysis, signal system timing plans, pavement marking, and signing
- Excellent communication skills, proactive attitude, and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Experience in client development and project management
- Experience in general project development workflow
- Strong engineering analysis and judgment
- Ability to adhere to project budgets and schedules
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive
Responsibilities:
- Lead and assist in the development of traffic signal designs, ITS, and broadband fiber designs
- Work on NCDOT roadway/highway projects, as well as municipal streets and pedestrian facilities
- Thorough knowledge of NCDOT traffic signal design standards and MUTCD protocols
- Perform field investigations, construction inspections, and traffic signal equipment inventories
- Collaborate with clients and public agencies; occasionally participate in public meetings and presentations
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or Civil Engineering Technology (BSCET)
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive design experience in transportation design
- Familiarity with Microstation, Open Roads, Geopack, and Corridor Modeling
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required in NC or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire; registration in other states is favorable
- NCDOT & VDOT design experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of traffic engineering disciplines such as TIA/capacity analysis, signal system timing plans, pavement marking, and signing
- Excellent communication skills, proactive attitude, and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Experience in client development and project management
- Experience in general project development workflow
- Strong engineering analysis and judgment
- Ability to adhere to project budgets and schedules
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive
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Who's Hiring
- Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson10
- AECOM8
- VHB7
- Lochmueller6
- GFT3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services47
- Law & Legal Services8
- Construction & Real Estate6
- Government & Public Sector3
- Technology & Software2
Mid Level Traffic Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level traffic engineer job?
Lead with project ownership. Hiring managers at this level want to see that you have driven a traffic study, intersection design, or corridor analysis from scoping through deliverable, not just supported someone else's work. Highlight software proficiency in tools like Synchro, VISSIM, or AutoCAD, reference any coordination you have done with public agencies or contractors, and quantify outcomes wherever possible.
Which companies hire mid level traffic engineers?
Companies hiring mid level traffic engineers right now include Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, AECOM, and VHB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of civil and transportation consulting firms, municipal and state DOT agencies, and large engineering contractors managing infrastructure programs.
Are there remote mid level traffic engineer jobs?
Yes, though fieldwork and client coordination limit full-remote options compared to other engineering disciplines. About 46% of mid level traffic engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements being most common at consulting firms where site visits are periodic rather than daily.
How do I move up to a mid level traffic engineer role?
The path into mid level work is built through progressive project ownership. Early-career engineers typically start by supporting senior staff on data collection and modeling, then take the lead on discrete project components. Consistently delivering accurate analyses, learning to manage subconsultant or agency relationships, and earning professional engineer licensure are the milestones that signal readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level traffic engineers?
Mid Level traffic engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Law & Legal Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive demand because infrastructure expansion, urban development, and transportation safety programs require engineers who can manage project workload independently and interface directly with clients or government stakeholders.