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Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for an experienced Traffic Engineer/Project Manager to support our Gulf Region group located in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, or Tuscaloosa, AL. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Alabama if out of state.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
- Projects may include traffic operations analysis, traffic signal design, traffic signal timing development, corridor planning studies, transportation safety studies, roadway master planning, long range transportation planning, and transportation modeling (micro and macro)
- Work on temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans
- Work on traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations
- Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports
- Assist with and prepare roadway design plans
- Attend project meetings with clients
- Learn project budgets to meet financial metrics
- Potential to learn and participate in business development activities
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Assist East Gulf Manager in development of junior engineering staff
- Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports
- This position offers an excellent career opportunity with tremendous growth potential.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Need To Have
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
- 5+ years of experience – Must be in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning with a history of progressive growth in project responsibilities
- Alabama PE License required
- PTOE, PTP, and/or RSP certifications are a plus
- Competency with traffic engineering and transportation planning practices and procedures
- Competency with Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS, and Microstation
- Familiarity with CUBE Voyager and TransCAD is a plus
- Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer is desired but not required
- Competency with MS Office products
- Must be dependable with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide high quality work
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
- If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role
- Valid driver’s license
- A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Why Volkert?
Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.
KEY BENEFITS
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- Wellness incentives
- Student Debt Retirement Match
- Additional voluntary benefits
The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert. “For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.” – Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
INTRODUCTION
Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for an experienced Traffic Engineer/Project Manager to support our Gulf Region group located in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, or Tuscaloosa, AL. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Alabama if out of state.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
- Projects may include traffic operations analysis, traffic signal design, traffic signal timing development, corridor planning studies, transportation safety studies, roadway master planning, long range transportation planning, and transportation modeling (micro and macro)
- Work on temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans
- Work on traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations
- Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports
- Assist with and prepare roadway design plans
- Attend project meetings with clients
- Learn project budgets to meet financial metrics
- Potential to learn and participate in business development activities
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Assist East Gulf Manager in development of junior engineering staff
- Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports
- This position offers an excellent career opportunity with tremendous growth potential.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Need To Have
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
- 5+ years of experience – Must be in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning with a history of progressive growth in project responsibilities
- Alabama PE License required
- PTOE, PTP, and/or RSP certifications are a plus
- Competency with traffic engineering and transportation planning practices and procedures
- Competency with Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS, and Microstation
- Familiarity with CUBE Voyager and TransCAD is a plus
- Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer is desired but not required
- Competency with MS Office products
- Must be dependable with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide high quality work
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
- If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role
- Valid driver’s license
- A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Why Volkert?
Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.
KEY BENEFITS
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- Wellness incentives
- Student Debt Retirement Match
- Additional voluntary benefits
The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert. “For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.” – Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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Mid Level Traffic Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level traffic manager job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you managed timelines independently, coordinated multiple stakeholders, or improved workflow efficiency. Tailor your resume to show measurable results, such as faster turnaround times or reduced bottlenecks. Recruiters at this level want evidence that you can run a workflow with limited oversight, so lead with concrete examples rather than a list of responsibilities.
Which companies hire mid level traffic managers?
Companies hiring mid level traffic managers right now include Volkert, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mid-size agencies, in-house marketing teams at consumer brands, and media companies tend to hire most actively at this level, where operational ownership and cross-team coordination are core expectations.
Are there remote mid level traffic manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer. About 0% of mid level traffic manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand from companies that have shifted project coordination to distributed teams. On-site roles remain common at agencies and production-heavy environments where real-time collaboration is part of daily workflow.
How do I move up to a mid level traffic manager role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level traffic manager role takes consistent expansion of scope. Start by taking full ownership of smaller projects from intake to delivery, then push for involvement in scheduling decisions, vendor coordination, or team briefings. Building a reputation for reliability, proactive communication, and measurable improvements to workflow speed signals readiness for the broader ownership that mid level positions require.
Which industries hire the most mid level traffic managers?
Mid Level traffic manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely heavily on coordinated production cycles and campaign delivery timelines, creating steady demand for experienced traffic managers who can keep complex workflows moving without close supervision.