Traffic Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Traffic Manager roles in the U.S. qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Employers in advertising agencies, media companies, and in-house marketing teams regularly file LCAs for this title. No lottery luck needed if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt.
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We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer & Project Manager to lead traffic engineering projects and assist with the growth of our traffic practice within the Kansas City regional market area. The successful candidate should have broad experience in the field of traffic engineering and experience managing multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm with a well-established and expanding Traffic Engineering and Planning practice. We work with both public and private sector clients to solve their most complex transportation challenges. Our practice encompasses all areas of traffic engineering and planning, including traffic impact studies, safety studies, traffic simulation, travel demand modeling and forecasting, corridor planning, traffic signal operations, signal and ITS design, comprehensive planning, transit planning, pedestrian and bicycle planning, and long-range transportation planning. For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart: CARDIA: Means “from the heart” – C reativity; A ccountability; R espect; D edication; I ntegrity; A chievement. Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company of people who are vested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Generate project proposals and participate in project interviews in coordination with marketing staff and senior leadership
- Develop project goals, scopes of work, and budgets to guide project activities
- Coordinate and manage the work of project team members
- Provide quality control and quality assurance on all aspects projects
- Produce high-quality deliverables and communicate project findings to clients
- Coordinate and collaborate with other senior leaders of the firm on client management and strategic business development
- Pursue new business opportunities through relationships, professional organizations, etc.
- Keep abreast of emerging trends in the transportation industry, such as autonomous vehicles, Smart Cities technologies, ridesharing, etc.
- As opportunities present themselves, this role may also be involved in other responsibilities and projects
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications for this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Extensive traffic engineering experience with a proven ability to lead projects and consistently deliver high-quality results
- Strong interest in driving client engagement and pursuing new business opportunities
- Excellent inter-personal and leadership skills
- Valid Driver's License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional qualifications that would be helpful:
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
- Prior project experience with MoDOT and/or KDOT
- Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
- Experience with urban, multimodal transportation planning and traffic calming
- Experience leading teams in a project client environment
- Experience with Synchro 12 and traffic signal operations/phasing
- Experience with traffic simulation modeling software packages such as PTV’s VISSIM
- Experience with innovative intersection and interchange configurations
- Experience with the predictive methods of the Highway Safety Manual
- Experience with traffic forecasting methods
- Experience with travel demand modeling software packages such as Caliper’s TransCAD
WHAT WE OFFER
- Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance
- Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities
- Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package
- Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development
Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer & Project Manager to lead traffic engineering projects and assist with the growth of our traffic practice within the Kansas City regional market area. The successful candidate should have broad experience in the field of traffic engineering and experience managing multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm with a well-established and expanding Traffic Engineering and Planning practice. We work with both public and private sector clients to solve their most complex transportation challenges. Our practice encompasses all areas of traffic engineering and planning, including traffic impact studies, safety studies, traffic simulation, travel demand modeling and forecasting, corridor planning, traffic signal operations, signal and ITS design, comprehensive planning, transit planning, pedestrian and bicycle planning, and long-range transportation planning. For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart: CARDIA: Means “from the heart” – C reativity; A ccountability; R espect; D edication; I ntegrity; A chievement. Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company of people who are vested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Generate project proposals and participate in project interviews in coordination with marketing staff and senior leadership
- Develop project goals, scopes of work, and budgets to guide project activities
- Coordinate and manage the work of project team members
- Provide quality control and quality assurance on all aspects projects
- Produce high-quality deliverables and communicate project findings to clients
- Coordinate and collaborate with other senior leaders of the firm on client management and strategic business development
- Pursue new business opportunities through relationships, professional organizations, etc.
- Keep abreast of emerging trends in the transportation industry, such as autonomous vehicles, Smart Cities technologies, ridesharing, etc.
- As opportunities present themselves, this role may also be involved in other responsibilities and projects
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications for this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Extensive traffic engineering experience with a proven ability to lead projects and consistently deliver high-quality results
- Strong interest in driving client engagement and pursuing new business opportunities
- Excellent inter-personal and leadership skills
- Valid Driver's License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional qualifications that would be helpful:
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
- Prior project experience with MoDOT and/or KDOT
- Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
- Experience with urban, multimodal transportation planning and traffic calming
- Experience leading teams in a project client environment
- Experience with Synchro 12 and traffic signal operations/phasing
- Experience with traffic simulation modeling software packages such as PTV’s VISSIM
- Experience with innovative intersection and interchange configurations
- Experience with the predictive methods of the Highway Safety Manual
- Experience with traffic forecasting methods
- Experience with travel demand modeling software packages such as Caliper’s TransCAD
WHAT WE OFFER
- Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance
- Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities
- Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package
- Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development
Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Traffic Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Traffic Manager roles must meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard. A degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or project management maps directly. If your degree is in a different field, document how your coursework ties to workflow coordination and campaign operations.
Search LCA filing history by role
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for Traffic Manager positions. Past LCA activity shows an employer understands the sponsorship process and isn't starting from scratch when you bring it up.
Target agencies with in-house traffic departments
Large integrated agencies and media buying firms structure Traffic Manager roles formally enough to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation test. Boutique creative shops often treat the role as hybrid or administrative, which creates classification problems during adjudication.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV rates for your metro area before you receive a written offer.
Get your PERM documentation ready early
If your employer plans a green card pathway after your H-1B, the PERM labor certification requires documented recruitment efforts and job requirements. Ask HR whether the Traffic Manager job description they post publicly matches what PERM will require before any role is advertised.
Clarify cap-exempt status with your employer
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions are cap-exempt H-1B filers, meaning you skip the annual lottery entirely. Some advertising and media groups have foundation arms that qualify, so ask HR to confirm their filing category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Traffic Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but the classification isn't automatic. USCIS looks at whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Traffic Managers at agencies who oversee complex campaign workflows, vendor coordination, and cross-functional scheduling typically qualify under marketing or communications. Generalist office-coordinator versions of the title are more likely to face a Request for Evidence challenging the specialty occupation claim.
Which visa types realistically cover a Traffic Manager working in the U.S.?
H-1B is the primary option for most nationalities. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap and no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps cleanly to a USMCA-listed profession such as management consultant, though Traffic Manager isn't explicitly named on the list and the fit requires careful framing. F-1 graduates can work under OPT or STEM OPT if the degree is eligible.
What degree does a Traffic Manager need for visa sponsorship?
USCIS expects a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the job. Marketing, advertising, communications, and project management all support a Traffic Manager petition. A degree in an unrelated field, like biology or history, creates complications unless you can show substantial coursework or a combination of education and specialized experience that amounts to the equivalent of a qualifying degree.
How do I find employers who already sponsor Traffic Manager roles?
Browse Traffic Manager roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified sponsorship history for this title. Focusing on companies that have sponsored before saves you from spending interview cycles with employers who haven't thought through the process and may back out once they learn what filing involves.
Can a Traffic Manager role support a green card through the EB-2 or EB-3 category?
Yes. EB-3 skilled worker is the more common path, covering roles that require at least two years of experience or a bachelor's degree. EB-2 is available if the role demands an advanced degree or the applicant has exceptional ability. Both categories require PERM labor certification first, where your employer must demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the position at the time of filing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Traffic Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.