Entry Level Traffic Planner Jobs
New grad traffic planner jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like WSP, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and HDR hiring at this level now.
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Position Summary
Role: Traffic Engineer, EIT Required, 2 to 7+ Years Experience
Salary Range: $80,000 to $100,000 per year, plus quarterly profit sharing based on project delivery performance
Location: Arizona-Based, Fully Remote with Occasional In-Person Meetings
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Competitive, industry-standard (see below)
Who We Are
Greenlight Traffic Engineering LLC (Greenlight) is a specialized traffic engineering firm known for delivering innovative and data-driven solutions in traffic and safety planning, traffic design, and traffic operations. As a small, family-oriented company, we provide a flexible work environment and a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and professional growth.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive firm that values teamwork and mutual success.
- Career Growth & Professional Advancement: Benefit from mentorship and skill-building opportunities, whether you’re working toward your PE license or advancing your technical expertise.
- Diverse, Interesting Projects: From traffic impact studies for new developments to signal design and safety analyses for growing cities, no two projects look the same. You’ll build experience across planning, design, and operations for both public and private clients.
- Work That Improves Your Community: The intersections you study and the signals you design are the ones your neighbors drive through every day. Your work helps make roads safer and commutes smoother in the communities we call home.
- Transparent Communication: We foster honest, respectful feedback to ensure everyone’s voice is heard.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role with a schedule that lets you thrive both personally and professionally.
What You’ll Do
As a Traffic Engineer at Greenlight, you will work on challenging and rewarding projects that shape the future of transportation. Your responsibilities include:
- Performing traffic planning and safety analyses to improve roadway efficiency and safety.
- Conducting traffic impact studies to assess development and infrastructure projects.
- Utilizing Synchro, Vistro, HCS, and other specialized tools for traffic modeling and analysis.
- Preparing high-quality, organized reports that summarize findings and technical data.
- Communicating with clients and team members to ensure project delivery success.
- Developing traffic engineering designs using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should be:
- A detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated and independent, capable of managing your own schedule while meeting deadlines.
- A team player with excellent communication skills, comfortable with technical writing, speaking with clients and team members, as well as collaborating remotely.
- Committed to honesty and accountability, ensuring transparency with collaborators.
- Dedicated to continuous learning with a desire to take increasingly challenging tasks and roles.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- 2+ years of traffic engineering experience, including traffic impact studies.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- Proficiency in Synchro, Vistro, and HCS.
- Ability to work from a secure, interruption-free home office with high-speed internet (100+ Mbps download).
Desired Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match
- Health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance
- One company-paid membership to a select trade group (e.g., ITE, ASHE, ITS AZ)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Flexible work schedule
- Ongoing training and professional development
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter detailing their experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
Position Summary
Role: Traffic Engineer, EIT Required, 2 to 7+ Years Experience
Salary Range: $80,000 to $100,000 per year, plus quarterly profit sharing based on project delivery performance
Location: Arizona-Based, Fully Remote with Occasional In-Person Meetings
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Competitive, industry-standard (see below)
Who We Are
Greenlight Traffic Engineering LLC (Greenlight) is a specialized traffic engineering firm known for delivering innovative and data-driven solutions in traffic and safety planning, traffic design, and traffic operations. As a small, family-oriented company, we provide a flexible work environment and a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and professional growth.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive firm that values teamwork and mutual success.
- Career Growth & Professional Advancement: Benefit from mentorship and skill-building opportunities, whether you’re working toward your PE license or advancing your technical expertise.
- Diverse, Interesting Projects: From traffic impact studies for new developments to signal design and safety analyses for growing cities, no two projects look the same. You’ll build experience across planning, design, and operations for both public and private clients.
- Work That Improves Your Community: The intersections you study and the signals you design are the ones your neighbors drive through every day. Your work helps make roads safer and commutes smoother in the communities we call home.
- Transparent Communication: We foster honest, respectful feedback to ensure everyone’s voice is heard.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role with a schedule that lets you thrive both personally and professionally.
What You’ll Do
As a Traffic Engineer at Greenlight, you will work on challenging and rewarding projects that shape the future of transportation. Your responsibilities include:
- Performing traffic planning and safety analyses to improve roadway efficiency and safety.
- Conducting traffic impact studies to assess development and infrastructure projects.
- Utilizing Synchro, Vistro, HCS, and other specialized tools for traffic modeling and analysis.
- Preparing high-quality, organized reports that summarize findings and technical data.
- Communicating with clients and team members to ensure project delivery success.
- Developing traffic engineering designs using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should be:
- A detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated and independent, capable of managing your own schedule while meeting deadlines.
- A team player with excellent communication skills, comfortable with technical writing, speaking with clients and team members, as well as collaborating remotely.
- Committed to honesty and accountability, ensuring transparency with collaborators.
- Dedicated to continuous learning with a desire to take increasingly challenging tasks and roles.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- 2+ years of traffic engineering experience, including traffic impact studies.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- Proficiency in Synchro, Vistro, and HCS.
- Ability to work from a secure, interruption-free home office with high-speed internet (100+ Mbps download).
Desired Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match
- Health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance
- One company-paid membership to a select trade group (e.g., ITE, ASHE, ITS AZ)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Flexible work schedule
- Ongoing training and professional development
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter detailing their experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Entry Level Traffic Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level traffic planner job?
Entry level traffic planner roles typically look for candidates with a degree in civil engineering, urban planning, or transportation planning, though internship experience or a portfolio of coursework projects can give you a real edge. Familiarity with traffic modeling software, GIS tools, and basic data analysis signals readiness to employers. Highlighting any hands-on project work, even from coursework, strengthens your application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level traffic planners?
Companies hiring entry level traffic planners right now include WSP, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from transportation consulting firms, municipal agencies, and engineering companies that regularly bring on junior planners to support growing project pipelines.
Are there remote entry level traffic planner jobs?
Yes, though most traffic planner roles involve some on-site fieldwork or in-person collaboration. About 13% of entry level traffic planner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the more common flexible option at this experience level. Fully remote positions do exist, particularly in data analysis or modeling-focused roles.
Are these new grad traffic planner jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates early in their careers. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op work in place of full-time history, and may consider a strong academic portfolio. Look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "new graduates encouraged to apply" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level traffic planners?
Entry Level traffic planner roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they handle ongoing infrastructure projects, urban development initiatives, and transportation studies that require dedicated junior planners to support analysis and fieldwork.