Traffic Engineer Jobs in North Carolina
Traffic engineer jobs in North Carolina are consistently active, with demand concentrated in transportation planning, highway design, and traffic operations across state DOT projects, municipal governments, and private engineering consultancies at every level from entry-level EIT to senior project engineer. The largest hiring hubs are Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro, where the NCDOT District offices, major engineering firms like WSP, HNTB, and Kimley-Horn, and fast-growing municipal public works departments drive steady recruitment. The most in-demand specialties include traffic signal systems, transportation demand modeling, and NCDOT roadway design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
The Traffic/ITS Department is actively seeking a creative, self-driven, highly talented Senior Traffic Engineer for employment in the Raleigh, NC office. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining traffic forecasting standards and preparing forecasts for highway projects. This role involves managing complex travel demand forecasts, overseeing professional engineering firms, and ensuring compliance with engineering principles and standards.
If you are a successful applicant, you can look forward to joining a large, dynamic, and highly technical team of engineers and analysts who are driven to provide exceptional work to our clients. Activities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and maintain administrative and technical standards for traffic forecasting.
- Prepare traffic forecasts for highway projects in the State Transportation Improvement Program.
- Produce complex travel demand forecasts including data selection and analysis.
- Estimate current and forecast future traffic volumes.
- Prepare technical reports detailing the forecasting processes and decisions.
- Determine and prepare scopes of work for traffic forecasts.
- Monitor progress of work and perform quality control checks.
- Effectively manage assigned projects/tasks and be in responsible charge of task activities and schedule.
- Develop new business by fostering existing and new client relationships
- Periodic travel required within North Carolina.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements;
- Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
- Eight years of experience in traffic forecasting or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license in North Carolina or the ability to acquire within 6 months.
- Experience in TransCAD.
- Experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning.
- Experience demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills, effective time management, a results-oriented work ethic, and exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced professional environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ten years of experience in traffic forecasting.
- Experience with additional related software’s such as GIS, TransModeler and Synchro.
- Experience supporting NEPA and long-range planning efforts, including the application of forecasting data to environmental documentation, corridor studies, and statewide and metropolitan transportation plans.
- Experience coordinating with MPOs, DOTs, and other planning partners to ensure consistency with regional travel demand models, forecasting methodologies, and planning assumptions.
- Experience applying and interpreting FHWA, FTA, and state transportation planning guidelines and regulations related to traffic analysis, travel demand forecasting, and transportation planning studies.
Additional Information
- Relocation is not an option for this position.
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
The Traffic/ITS Department is actively seeking a creative, self-driven, highly talented Senior Traffic Engineer for employment in the Raleigh, NC office. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining traffic forecasting standards and preparing forecasts for highway projects. This role involves managing complex travel demand forecasts, overseeing professional engineering firms, and ensuring compliance with engineering principles and standards.
If you are a successful applicant, you can look forward to joining a large, dynamic, and highly technical team of engineers and analysts who are driven to provide exceptional work to our clients. Activities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and maintain administrative and technical standards for traffic forecasting.
- Prepare traffic forecasts for highway projects in the State Transportation Improvement Program.
- Produce complex travel demand forecasts including data selection and analysis.
- Estimate current and forecast future traffic volumes.
- Prepare technical reports detailing the forecasting processes and decisions.
- Determine and prepare scopes of work for traffic forecasts.
- Monitor progress of work and perform quality control checks.
- Effectively manage assigned projects/tasks and be in responsible charge of task activities and schedule.
- Develop new business by fostering existing and new client relationships
- Periodic travel required within North Carolina.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements;
- Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
- Eight years of experience in traffic forecasting or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license in North Carolina or the ability to acquire within 6 months.
- Experience in TransCAD.
- Experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning.
- Experience demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills, effective time management, a results-oriented work ethic, and exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced professional environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ten years of experience in traffic forecasting.
- Experience with additional related software’s such as GIS, TransModeler and Synchro.
- Experience supporting NEPA and long-range planning efforts, including the application of forecasting data to environmental documentation, corridor studies, and statewide and metropolitan transportation plans.
- Experience coordinating with MPOs, DOTs, and other planning partners to ensure consistency with regional travel demand models, forecasting methodologies, and planning assumptions.
- Experience applying and interpreting FHWA, FTA, and state transportation planning guidelines and regulations related to traffic analysis, travel demand forecasting, and transportation planning studies.
Additional Information
- Relocation is not an option for this position.
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Traffic Engineer Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson10
- HDR4
- DRMP3
- HNTB Corporation3
- NV51
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in traffic engineer jobs across North Carolina.
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related transportation engineering field
- Engineer-in-Training credential and active pursuit of PE licensure for entry-level positions
- Proficiency in traffic analysis software such as Synchro, VISSIM, or HCS
- Experience with NCDOT design standards, submittal processes, and roadway project delivery
- Familiarity with the Highway Capacity Manual and MUTCD traffic control principles
Traffic Engineer Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a traffic engineer in North Carolina?
The standard path is a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn your Engineer-in-Training credential, then accumulating qualifying experience before sitting for the Professional Engineer exam administered through the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Most employers in North Carolina expect candidates to be actively working toward PE licensure, and many senior roles require it to seal plans submitted to the NCDOT or local transportation agencies.
How much do traffic engineers make in North Carolina?
Traffic engineers in North Carolina earn a median of about $100,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,760 for the lowest 10% to over $160,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire traffic engineers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring traffic engineers in North Carolina right now include Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, HDR, and DRMP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. North Carolina's large-scale NCDOT project pipeline keeps both public-sector agencies and private engineering consultancies recruiting consistently throughout the year.
Which North Carolina cities have the most traffic engineer jobs?
The cities with the most traffic engineer openings in North Carolina are Raleigh, Charlotte, and Asheville. Charlotte and Raleigh lead because of their size, rapid growth, and concentration of NCDOT district offices and large engineering firms, while Greensboro anchors the Piedmont Triad's regional transportation planning work and hosts several well-established consulting practices.
Are there remote traffic engineer jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're limited. Traffic engineering involves significant field observation, agency coordination, and site-specific design work that keeps most roles at least partially on-site or office-based. About 56% of traffic engineer openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The tasks most suited to remote work are traffic modeling, data analysis, and report writing rather than construction inspection or signal timing field work.
How can I get hired as a traffic engineer in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for EIT or junior engineer roles at NCDOT or large consultancies like Kimley-Horn, WSP, or Volkert that run structured new-graduate programs and rotate candidates through traffic operations, design, and planning assignments. Lateral entry from civil or transportation planning roles is common, and candidates with NCDOT internship experience or university cooperative education placements in the Charlotte or Raleigh metro areas have a measurable advantage in the hiring process. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduating strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to traffic engineer jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to traffic engineer jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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