Traffic Engineer Jobs in South Carolina
Traffic Engineer jobs in South Carolina are in steady demand, concentrated in transportation planning, highway design, and municipal infrastructure across a state investing heavily in road expansion and urban mobility projects. The largest hiring activity centers on Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, where firms like SCDOT, RS&H, and Arcadis maintain lasting project pipelines. Entry-level roles through senior project engineers are actively recruited, with the most consistent demand in traffic signal design, transportation impact studies, and interchange engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerHDR
Top cityColumbia, SC
Cities hiring4
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Traffic Engineer - 1026
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City of Greenville, SC
Traffic Engineer - 1026
Greenville, South Carolina
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Senior Traffic Engineer
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HDR
Senior Traffic Engineer
Charleston, South Carolina
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Senior Traffic Engineer
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Stantec
Senior Traffic Engineer
Columbia, South Carolina
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Civil Project Engineer I/II - Traffic Analysis & Planning
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TIMMONS GROUP
Civil Project Engineer I/II - Traffic Analysis & Planning
Columbia, South Carolina
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Traffic Project Engineer
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HNTB Corporation
Traffic Project Engineer
North Charleston, South Carolina
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Traffic Engineer - 1026
City of Greenville, SC·Greenville, South Carolina
Job functions:
$67k - $94k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000 employees
Job Description
Salary
$67,300.00 - $94,300.00 Annually
Location
204 Halton Road (Public Safety Complex) - Greenville, SC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
01592
Department
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Division
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Opening Date
10/26/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Brief Description
Job Summary
Under limited direction and in compliance with technical, administrative, regulatory, or professional standards and guidelines, performs a variety of administrative, professional, and technical duties in support of the Assistant City Engineer (Traffic), Traffic Management Center (TMC), and Traffic Engineering Division to facilitate the safe and efficient flow of traffic. Reviews site grading permits for compliance with Traffic Engineering policies. Manages the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) signal maintenance agreement and traffic/safety projects. Partners with Assistant City Engineer to ensure signal maintenance funds are spent appropriately. Researches information needed to solve traffic control problems, analyzes accident histories at intersections and develops signal system plans and timings. Ensures the safety of citizens by conducting traffic studies and field reviews based on citizen complaints and requests. Assists in TMC by programming and deploying signal timing changes as required. Collaborates with TMC Operator by reviewing live and historical data. Manages traffic signal projects.
Job Duties
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
% of Time
- Review Site Grading Permits: Review site plans for proposed construction projects. Research policies and ordinances to ensure compliance with design criteria and standards. Act as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate site grading permit submissions, facilitate discussions, and review for approval or amendment. Prepare all required documentation and ensure that all necessary agreements, approvals, and compliance steps are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
25%
- Manage Signal Maintenance Agreement: Manage and maintain work history of signal and cabinet maintenance in SCDOT’s asset management system (TEAMS). Manage signal maintenance budget and ensure that funds are spent appropriately and in accordance with SCDOT procurement rules. Update signal plans as needed to maintain accurate database. Ensure renewal of agreement on a yearly basis by corresponding with various City personnel. Manage and track execution of Traffic Signal Mast Arm maintenance agreements with SCDOT.
20%
- Conduct Traffic Studies: Visit traffic location in question and meet with citizens as needed to analyze request. Gather field information including traffic volume, turning movement counts and accident histories, etc. Record various measurements of the intersection such as sight distance, speed and grade. Make recommendations for possible traffic control needs which may include changing or adding signs, street lighting, parking requirements, pavement markings, mitigating speeding or cut-through traffic, etc. and draft plans to address concerns. Respond to citizens by email or phone as to recommendations.
20%
- Assist in Traffic Management Center: Under guidance of TMC Manager, assist with programming and deploying signal timing changes. Collaborate with TMC Operator to review and troubleshoot timing signal issues by reviewing live and historical data. Deploy temporary timing plans during emergency conditions. Provide support regarding TMC application development and server maintenance.
20%
- Manage Signal Construction Projects: Oversee and coordinate the design, construction, and modification of traffic signal systems and intelligent transportation system (ITS) infrastructure. Serve as liaison between external contractors, SCDOT, and internal departments. Coordinate with public utilities, and ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
15%
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Over two (2) years of experience in engineering.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Traffic engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License in South Carolina.
Driver's License Requirements
- Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License.
Performance Requirements
Knowledge of:
- General traffic engineering concepts and principles, isolated and system signal timings, traffic impact studies, roadway geometry and control, and traffic safety.
- Standard engineering practices involved with planning, design, permitting, and construction of various traffic and transportation projects.
- Standards and interpretation of traffic signal plans.
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
- Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Traffic Engineering Handbook and Trip Generation Manual.
- Traffic modeling and capacity analyses using traffic engineering software (SYNCHRO/SIM TRAFFIC and HCS).
Ability to:
- Frequently apply a high degree of independent, logical, evaluative, and/or professional thinking to originate and develop procedures, techniques or ideas within the parameters of a broad conceptual outline.
- Explain technical information clearly in reports and presentations.
- Present complex information and explain analysis and rationale to a variety of audiences.
- Utilize a variety of communication and interpersonal skills to interact successfully with people at a number of levels inside and/or outside the organization.
- Facilitate the resolution of unusual or difficult situations.
- Maintain excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical journals and procedures, financial reports, legal documents, and governmental regulations as well as literature, books, reviews, reports, and abstracts.
- Apply fundamental concepts of theories; work with advanced mathematical operations methods and functions of real and complex variables.
- Write technical reports, prepare business letters, summarize meeting minutes, and compose emails in a clear and professional manner.
- Drive a City vehicle to traffic project sites.
- Operate general office equipment to include scanner, printer, copier, telephone, and computer with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Utilize specialized software and systems to include computer aided design (CAD) in the preparation of signal plans, SYNCHRO/SIM Traffic, ATMS.now signal timing software, ArcMap or ArcGIS.
Other Information
Working Conditions
Primary Work Location: Office environment and traffic project sites.
Protective Equipment Required: Reflective safety vest, steel toe boots, safety goggles, and hard hats.
Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:
Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Seasonal exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, and noise and vibration.
Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Seasonal exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, and noise and vibration.
Physical Demands:
Constantly requires fine dexterity, vision, hearing, and talking. Frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, foot controls, and twisting. Occasionally requires handling/grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, crouching and stooping, kneeling, and balancing. Light strength demands include exerting up to 10-20 pounds occasionally, exerting up to 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly AND/OR walking or standing to a significant degree.
Constantly requires fine dexterity, vision, hearing, and talking. Frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, foot controls, and twisting. Occasionally requires handling/grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, crouching and stooping, kneeling, and balancing. Light strength demands include exerting up to 10-20 pounds occasionally, exerting up to 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly AND/OR walking or standing to a significant degree.
Mental Demands:
Frequently requires frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and working closely with others as part of a team. Occasionally requires time pressures, irregular schedule/overtime, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment.
Frequently requires frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and working closely with others as part of a team. Occasionally requires time pressures, irregular schedule/overtime, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The City offers the following health insurance options to eligible employees:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Term Life
- Employee Supplemental Life
- Spouse Term Life
- Child Term Life
- Short Term Disability (STD)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Care, etc.)
LEAVE & HOLIDAY BENEFITS
- General Leave is earned/accrued biweekly by all regular, full-time and permanent part-time employees as a percentage of normal work hours.
- The City of Greenville observes 11 paid holidays.
The City is a member of the South Carolina State (SCRS) and Police Officers (PORS) defined benefit Retirement Systems.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- Employee Recognition & Awards Program (ER&A)
- Employee Service Awards
- Longevity Bonus
- Worker's Compensation
- Deferred Compensation
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer
City of Greenville (SC)
Address
206 S. Main St
Greenville, South Carolina, 29601
Greenville, South Carolina, 29601
Phone
864-467-4530
Website
https://jobs.greenvillesc.gov
City of Greenville, SC
Traffic Engineer - 1026
Greenville, South Carolina
Added 2w ago501-1,000 employees
Job functions:
$67k - $94k/yr
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Salary
$67,300.00 - $94,300.00 Annually
Location
204 Halton Road (Public Safety Complex) - Greenville, SC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
01592
Department
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Division
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Opening Date
10/26/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Brief Description
Job Summary
Under limited direction and in compliance with technical, administrative, regulatory, or professional standards and guidelines, performs a variety of administrative, professional, and technical duties in support of the Assistant City Engineer (Traffic), Traffic Management Center (TMC), and Traffic Engineering Division to facilitate the safe and efficient flow of traffic. Reviews site grading permits for compliance with Traffic Engineering policies. Manages the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) signal maintenance agreement and traffic/safety projects. Partners with Assistant City Engineer to ensure signal maintenance funds are spent appropriately. Researches information needed to solve traffic control problems, analyzes accident histories at intersections and develops signal system plans and timings. Ensures the safety of citizens by conducting traffic studies and field reviews based on citizen complaints and requests. Assists in TMC by programming and deploying signal timing changes as required. Collaborates with TMC Operator by reviewing live and historical data. Manages traffic signal projects.
Job Duties
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
% of Time
- Review Site Grading Permits: Review site plans for proposed construction projects. Research policies and ordinances to ensure compliance with design criteria and standards. Act as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate site grading permit submissions, facilitate discussions, and review for approval or amendment. Prepare all required documentation and ensure that all necessary agreements, approvals, and compliance steps are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
25%
- Manage Signal Maintenance Agreement: Manage and maintain work history of signal and cabinet maintenance in SCDOT’s asset management system (TEAMS). Manage signal maintenance budget and ensure that funds are spent appropriately and in accordance with SCDOT procurement rules. Update signal plans as needed to maintain accurate database. Ensure renewal of agreement on a yearly basis by corresponding with various City personnel. Manage and track execution of Traffic Signal Mast Arm maintenance agreements with SCDOT.
20%
- Conduct Traffic Studies: Visit traffic location in question and meet with citizens as needed to analyze request. Gather field information including traffic volume, turning movement counts and accident histories, etc. Record various measurements of the intersection such as sight distance, speed and grade. Make recommendations for possible traffic control needs which may include changing or adding signs, street lighting, parking requirements, pavement markings, mitigating speeding or cut-through traffic, etc. and draft plans to address concerns. Respond to citizens by email or phone as to recommendations.
20%
- Assist in Traffic Management Center: Under guidance of TMC Manager, assist with programming and deploying signal timing changes. Collaborate with TMC Operator to review and troubleshoot timing signal issues by reviewing live and historical data. Deploy temporary timing plans during emergency conditions. Provide support regarding TMC application development and server maintenance.
20%
- Manage Signal Construction Projects: Oversee and coordinate the design, construction, and modification of traffic signal systems and intelligent transportation system (ITS) infrastructure. Serve as liaison between external contractors, SCDOT, and internal departments. Coordinate with public utilities, and ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
15%
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Over two (2) years of experience in engineering.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Traffic engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License in South Carolina.
Driver's License Requirements
- Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License.
Performance Requirements
Knowledge of:
- General traffic engineering concepts and principles, isolated and system signal timings, traffic impact studies, roadway geometry and control, and traffic safety.
- Standard engineering practices involved with planning, design, permitting, and construction of various traffic and transportation projects.
- Standards and interpretation of traffic signal plans.
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
- Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Traffic Engineering Handbook and Trip Generation Manual.
- Traffic modeling and capacity analyses using traffic engineering software (SYNCHRO/SIM TRAFFIC and HCS).
Ability to:
- Frequently apply a high degree of independent, logical, evaluative, and/or professional thinking to originate and develop procedures, techniques or ideas within the parameters of a broad conceptual outline.
- Explain technical information clearly in reports and presentations.
- Present complex information and explain analysis and rationale to a variety of audiences.
- Utilize a variety of communication and interpersonal skills to interact successfully with people at a number of levels inside and/or outside the organization.
- Facilitate the resolution of unusual or difficult situations.
- Maintain excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical journals and procedures, financial reports, legal documents, and governmental regulations as well as literature, books, reviews, reports, and abstracts.
- Apply fundamental concepts of theories; work with advanced mathematical operations methods and functions of real and complex variables.
- Write technical reports, prepare business letters, summarize meeting minutes, and compose emails in a clear and professional manner.
- Drive a City vehicle to traffic project sites.
- Operate general office equipment to include scanner, printer, copier, telephone, and computer with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Utilize specialized software and systems to include computer aided design (CAD) in the preparation of signal plans, SYNCHRO/SIM Traffic, ATMS.now signal timing software, ArcMap or ArcGIS.
Other Information
Working Conditions
Primary Work Location: Office environment and traffic project sites.
Protective Equipment Required: Reflective safety vest, steel toe boots, safety goggles, and hard hats.
Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:
Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Seasonal exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, and noise and vibration.
Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Seasonal exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, and noise and vibration.
Physical Demands:
Constantly requires fine dexterity, vision, hearing, and talking. Frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, foot controls, and twisting. Occasionally requires handling/grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, crouching and stooping, kneeling, and balancing. Light strength demands include exerting up to 10-20 pounds occasionally, exerting up to 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly AND/OR walking or standing to a significant degree.
Constantly requires fine dexterity, vision, hearing, and talking. Frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, foot controls, and twisting. Occasionally requires handling/grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, crouching and stooping, kneeling, and balancing. Light strength demands include exerting up to 10-20 pounds occasionally, exerting up to 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly AND/OR walking or standing to a significant degree.
Mental Demands:
Frequently requires frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and working closely with others as part of a team. Occasionally requires time pressures, irregular schedule/overtime, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment.
Frequently requires frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and working closely with others as part of a team. Occasionally requires time pressures, irregular schedule/overtime, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The City offers the following health insurance options to eligible employees:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Term Life
- Employee Supplemental Life
- Spouse Term Life
- Child Term Life
- Short Term Disability (STD)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Care, etc.)
LEAVE & HOLIDAY BENEFITS
- General Leave is earned/accrued biweekly by all regular, full-time and permanent part-time employees as a percentage of normal work hours.
- The City of Greenville observes 11 paid holidays.
The City is a member of the South Carolina State (SCRS) and Police Officers (PORS) defined benefit Retirement Systems.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- Employee Recognition & Awards Program (ER&A)
- Employee Service Awards
- Longevity Bonus
- Worker's Compensation
- Deferred Compensation
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer
City of Greenville (SC)
Address
206 S. Main St
Greenville, South Carolina, 29601
Greenville, South Carolina, 29601
Phone
864-467-4530
Website
https://jobs.greenvillesc.gov
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in traffic engineer jobs across South Carolina.
- Active Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related transportation engineering field
- Proficiency with traffic analysis software such as Synchro, VISSIM, or HCS
- Experience preparing traffic impact studies and transportation planning documents
- Familiarity with SCDOT design standards, policies, and roadway project delivery procedures
- Strong written communication skills for technical reports and agency coordination
Traffic Engineer Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a traffic engineer in South Carolina?
You become a traffic engineer in South Carolina by earning a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering and then pursuing licensure through the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The path runs through the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, a period of supervised experience, and then the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Most employers require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license for roles that involve signing and sealing traffic studies or design documents.
How much do traffic engineers make in South Carolina?
Traffic engineers in South Carolina earn a median of about $101,600 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,950 for the lowest 10% to over $156,380 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire traffic engineers in South Carolina?
South Carolina traffic engineer roles are posted by HDR, Stantec, and TIMMONS and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The state's active road expansion programs and growing metro areas mean both public agencies like SCDOT and private engineering consultants maintain consistent hiring pipelines throughout the year.
Which South Carolina cities have the most traffic engineer jobs?
Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston have the most traffic engineer openings in South Carolina. Columbia leads as the state capital and home to SCDOT headquarters, while Charleston's rapid port and residential growth drives demand for consultants and municipal planners, and Greenville's expanding manufacturing corridor generates ongoing transportation infrastructure work that keeps engineering firms staffed.
Are there remote traffic engineer jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of traffic engineer openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the largely field-dependent and agency-collaborative nature of the work. The tasks most suited to remote arrangements are traffic modeling, report writing, and data analysis, while site visits, agency coordination, and construction observation typically require an in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a traffic engineer in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an engineer-in-training role at a South Carolina consulting firm or through SCDOT's entry-level engineering program, where new graduates work under licensed PEs while accumulating the supervised experience hours required for licensure. Internships with Arcadis, RS&H, or regional firms during your final year of study are a common door-opener. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduation gives candidates a measurable edge, and a degree from Clemson or the University of South Carolina carries strong local employer recognition.
Where can I find and apply to traffic engineer jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to traffic engineer jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current South Carolina openings from employers actively hiring right now. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly.
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