Entry Level Traffic Specialist Jobs
New grad traffic specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or digital marketing operations 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 Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level traffic specialist job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, college transportation or marketing projects, or volunteer work with a local municipality or agency. Employers hiring at this level look for familiarity with traffic data tools, signal timing software, or digital campaign analytics depending on the specialization. A focused resume that highlights relevant coursework, certifications, or project outcomes gives entry level candidates a clear edge over generic applications.
Which companies hire entry level traffic specialists?
Companies hiring entry level traffic specialists 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 comes from a mix of municipal contractors, transportation engineering firms, infrastructure consultancies, and digital marketing agencies depending on the specialization.
Are there remote entry level traffic specialist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements given the hands-on nature of the work. About 13% of entry level traffic specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated primarily in digital traffic and analytics-focused roles rather than field-based transportation positions.
Are these new grad traffic specialist jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically calls for zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects as qualifying background, and focuses on foundational skills and a willingness to learn rather than a lengthy work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level traffic specialists?
Entry Level traffic specialist 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 the entry level because they manage high volumes of physical or digital traffic flow that require dedicated junior specialists to support planning, monitoring, and optimization work.