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, Technology & Software, and Government & Public Sector, with Volkert, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, and AECOM among the employers actively hiring at this level now.
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THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE
Duties will include managing a diverse range of traffic engineering projects, acting as contact for the Traffic and Transportation Department for development review (new construction, planning and building permit reviews); ensuring the planning, design and operation of traffic systems to enhance safety, mobility, and efficiency; supporting senior staff and mentoring junior engineers and traffic engineering technicians; authoring/revising technical specifications and design manuals; utilizing advanced expertise in traffic analysis, transportation planning/schematic design, engineering plan review and roadway design; representing the Department in public meetings; collaborating closely with local agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders. The Senior Traffic Engineer position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with six years of civil engineering experience, a Texas Professional Engineering license (P.E.) with three years of experience as a professional engineer, and a valid state-issued driver’s license. The Traffic Engineer position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with three years of civil engineering experience, a Texas Professional Engineering license, and a valid state-issued driver’s license. Previous municipal experience preferred. A résumé must be submitted with the application.
SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER PAY GRADE EN28 / FULL PAY RANGE $8,147 - $11,484 PER MONTH ($97,764 - $137,808 ANNUALLY)
TRAFFIC ENGINEER PAY GRADE EN26 / FULL PAY RANGE $7,388 - $10,416 PER MONTH ($88,656 - $124,992 ANNUALLY)
Full Job Description
The full job descriptions for these positions and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online.
Culture
The Transportation Department operates and maintains the city’s streets and traffic control devices. The department is split into two divisions: Streets and Traffic.
Traffic and Transportation / Streets Division
The Streets Division provides safe and well-maintained streets, alleys, sidewalks and drainage facilities for the use of citizens and residents.
Traffic Division
The Traffic Division plans, operates and maintains the transportation systems within the city of Irving in a safe, efficient and proactive manner.
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS. More information can be found online at https://irvingtx.gov/index.php?section=hr-employment-benefits.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE
Duties will include managing a diverse range of traffic engineering projects, acting as contact for the Traffic and Transportation Department for development review (new construction, planning and building permit reviews); ensuring the planning, design and operation of traffic systems to enhance safety, mobility, and efficiency; supporting senior staff and mentoring junior engineers and traffic engineering technicians; authoring/revising technical specifications and design manuals; utilizing advanced expertise in traffic analysis, transportation planning/schematic design, engineering plan review and roadway design; representing the Department in public meetings; collaborating closely with local agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders. The Senior Traffic Engineer position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with six years of civil engineering experience, a Texas Professional Engineering license (P.E.) with three years of experience as a professional engineer, and a valid state-issued driver’s license. The Traffic Engineer position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with three years of civil engineering experience, a Texas Professional Engineering license, and a valid state-issued driver’s license. Previous municipal experience preferred. A résumé must be submitted with the application.
SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER PAY GRADE EN28 / FULL PAY RANGE $8,147 - $11,484 PER MONTH ($97,764 - $137,808 ANNUALLY)
TRAFFIC ENGINEER PAY GRADE EN26 / FULL PAY RANGE $7,388 - $10,416 PER MONTH ($88,656 - $124,992 ANNUALLY)
Full Job Description
The full job descriptions for these positions and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online.
Culture
The Transportation Department operates and maintains the city’s streets and traffic control devices. The department is split into two divisions: Streets and Traffic.
Traffic and Transportation / Streets Division
The Streets Division provides safe and well-maintained streets, alleys, sidewalks and drainage facilities for the use of citizens and residents.
Traffic Division
The Traffic Division plans, operates and maintains the transportation systems within the city of Irving in a safe, efficient and proactive manner.
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS. More information can be found online at https://irvingtx.gov/index.php?section=hr-employment-benefits.
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Who's Hiring
- Volkert13
- Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson10
- AECOM8
- WSP5
- Lochmueller5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services72
- Technology & Software12
- Government & Public Sector11
- Construction & Real Estate10
- Law & Legal Services8
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 Volkert, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, and AECOM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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 26% of mid level traffic engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 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, Technology & Software, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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.