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Traffic Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$52 - $69.75/hr

Candidate's managerial experience shall also include the following: supervision of traffic engineering design teams; management of project schedules and budgets; preparation of contracts, fee ...

Traffic Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

$86K - $118K/yr

... contracts, including fee estimates and project scope. * Review, revise and stamp engineering ... Minimum two (2) years of experience in traffic engineering or transportation engineering.

City Traffic Engineer

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$147K - $188K/yr

Recommend vendors and manage contracts related to transportation planning, traffic engineering, and maintenance. Prepare and administer the Traffic Division's operations and capital budget. Advise ...

The Traffic Engineer is responsible for the development, management, and oversight the City ... Contract Administration. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of interlocal agreements ...

The Traffic Engineer is responsible for the development, management, and oversight the City ... Contract Administration. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of interlocal agreements ...

The Traffic Engineer is responsible for the development, management, and oversight the City ... Contract Administration. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of interlocal agreements ...

Traffic Engineer

Agawam, MA · On-site

$33.66 - $36.06/hr

Prepare contract documents, including plans, specifications, and estimates * Perform quality review of highway and traffic design calculations and contract documents * Develop engineering details and ...

Traffic Engineer

Agawam, MA · On-site

$33.66 - $36.06/hr

Prepare contract documents, including plans, specifications, and estimates * Perform quality review of highway and traffic design calculations and contract documents * Develop engineering details and ...

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How much do contract principal traffic engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract principal traffic engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Principal Traffic Engineer vs Contract Traffic Engineer?

AspectContract Principal Traffic EngineerContract Traffic Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license, relevant traffic engineering certifications, and extensive experienceUsually requires a PE license or engineering degree with less experience needed
Work EnvironmentLeads complex projects, manages teams, and collaborates with stakeholdersPerforms specific traffic analysis and design tasks under supervision
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by consulting firms, government agencies for senior rolesCommonly employed for project-based or temporary traffic engineering roles

The Contract Principal Traffic Engineer typically holds a senior position with leadership responsibilities, requiring advanced credentials and extensive experience. In contrast, the Contract Traffic Engineer focuses on executing specific tasks within traffic projects, often with less experience. Both roles are essential in traffic engineering projects but differ mainly in scope, responsibility, and seniority.

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Traffic Engineer

Traffic Engineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

Mechanicsburg, PA • On-site

$82K - $112K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are currently seeking an experience Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic Engineering Group in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. Assignments may include work with our traffic engineering analysis or design teams. The traffic engineering analysis teams perform operational analyses, identify and develop creative technical solutions, and prepare technical reports and presentations. The traffic engineering design teams prepare contract documents for traffic signals, signing, markings, maintenance of traffic, and ITS devices.

Responsibilities:

Our Traffic Department works on projects within the mid-Atlantic region (PA, MD, DE, VA) as well as nationally. Our traffic work is challenging, interesting, and in many cases, on the leading edge of traffic engineering applications in the industry. Our traffic engineers design traffic signals, signing, markings, roadway/parking lot lighting, work zone traffic control, and ITS devices; conduct traffic safety/operations studies; and develop or apply Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, and VISUM models. Project assignments can range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchange and corridor projects, as well as innovative multimodal transportation plans and parking studies.

Position may include working at client site(s).

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
  • Basic understanding of traffic modeling (macro, meso and micro)
  • Experience VISSIM, VISUM, HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, CORSIM and Quickzone
  • Experience in the design of traffic control devices including signals, signing, maintenance of traffic, pavement markings, ITS devices, and lighting
  • Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual and Highway Safety Manual
  • Licensed as a Registered Professional Engineer preferred and PTOE a plus
  • Experience working on PennDOT projects a plus
  • Experience working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Exceptional communication, technical writing and organizational skills.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Competitive salary
  • Leave accrual and paid holidays
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****

Position # 2820