Traffic Engineer Jobs in Texas

Traffic engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in transportation planning, highway design, and urban mobility work for a range of public agencies and private engineering firms, with openings at every level from entry-level project assistant through senior project manager. The largest share of hiring is in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin, where firms like Kimley-Horn, Freese and Nichols, and the Texas Department of Transportation maintain significant operations. The most in-demand specialties in Texas right now are traffic signal design, transportation planning, and roadway safety engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13+
Top employerArdurra
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring3
Work type69% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Arcadis
Senior Traffic Engineer
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Senior Traffic Engineer
Arcadis
Austin, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Project Management
$113k - $169k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Consor Engineers
Traffic Engineering Designer
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Consor Engineers
Added 3w ago
Traffic Engineering Designer
Consor Engineers
Houston, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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AtkinsRéalis
ITS/Traffic Engineer
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AtkinsRéalis
Added 1mo ago
ITS/Traffic Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Austin, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
$58k - $97k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Bartlett & West
Lead Project Engineer - Traffic Engineering
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Bartlett & West
Added 1mo ago
Lead Project Engineer - Traffic Engineering
Bartlett & West
Dallas, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Project Management
On-Site
Associate's

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Stantec
Traffic Engineer
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Stantec
Added 3mo ago
Traffic Engineer
Stantec
Austin, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Traffic Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
7 jobs
Austin
3 jobs
Dallas
3 jobs

Traffic Engineer Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Ardurra
    Ardurra4
  • Consor Engineers
    Consor Engineers3
  • Freese and Nichols
    Freese and Nichols2
  • Arcadis
    Arcadis1
  • AtkinsRéalis
    AtkinsRéalis1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services11
  • Construction & Real Estate1

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in traffic engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Active Texas P.E. license or Engineer-in-Training registration recognized by TBPE required
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or transportation engineering from an accredited program
  • Proficiency in traffic analysis software such as Synchro, VISSIM, or HCS
  • Experience with TxDOT standards, design manuals, and project delivery processes
  • Strong background in traffic impact analysis, signal timing, or roadway safety studies
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for client and agency coordination

Traffic Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a traffic engineer in Texas?

Becoming a traffic engineer in Texas starts with a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering from an accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn an Engineer-in-Training designation through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. After gaining qualifying work experience under a licensed engineer, candidates sit for the Professional Engineering exam to obtain a Texas P.E. license, which most engineering firms and public agencies require for independent practice.

How much do traffic engineers make in Texas?

Traffic engineers in Texas earn a median of about $96,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,240 for the lowest 10% to over $164,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire traffic engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring traffic engineers in Texas right now include Ardurra, Consor Engineers, and Freese and Nichols, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's scale of infrastructure investment and steady urban population growth keep demand consistent across both large national engineering firms and regional consultancies with deep TxDOT relationships.

Which Texas cities have the most traffic engineer jobs?

Houston, Austin, and Dallas account for the greatest concentration of traffic engineer openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth drive volume through large municipal transportation departments and a dense network of engineering consultancies, while Austin's rapid growth has created sustained demand for transportation planners and signal design engineers tied to both city projects and state highway expansion.

Are there remote traffic engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're limited. Traffic engineering involves field reviews, agency coordination, and hands-on design work that typically requires in-person or hybrid presence. About 31% of traffic engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how site-dependent the work often is. The tasks most compatible with remote work are traffic modeling, report writing, and transportation planning analysis.

How can I get hired as a traffic engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a junior traffic engineer or transportation analyst role at a mid-size Texas consulting firm, where new graduates work under licensed P.E.s on TxDOT and municipal projects. Firms like Kimley-Horn and Freese and Nichols run structured new-graduate programs in Texas. Earning an Engineer-in-Training designation from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors gives candidates a concrete credential, and experience in adjacent roles such as civil design drafter or transportation planning technician is a recognized stepping stone.

Where can I find and apply to traffic engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to traffic engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employer without creating a profile or signing up.

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