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Full Time Principal Traffic Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Traffic Engineer

Fort Myers, FL

$81K - $110K/yr

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Perform traffic engineering and project management tasks to deliver a wide variety of ... Bachelor's DegreeEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

Traffic Engineer

Fort Myers, FL

$81K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Perform traffic engineering and project management tasks to deliver a wide variety of ... Bachelor's DegreeEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

Traffic Engineer

Elgin, IL ยท On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

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Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) of Elgin, IL is looking to hire a full-time Traffic Engineer. Are you a civil engineering professional who is ready to take your career to the next level in a ...

Traffic Engineer

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$81K - $110K/yr

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  • Retirement

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Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking a highly motivated, ambitious, Traffic Engineer (PE). The ... Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to ...

Traffic Engineer

Elgin, IL ยท On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) of Elgin, IL is looking to hire a full-time Traffic Engineer. Are you a civil engineering professional who is ready to take your career to the next level in a ...

Traffic Engineer

Mechanicsburg, PA

$82K - $112K/yr

GPI seeks a full-time Traffic Engineer for our growing Pennsylvania operations in one of our offices in Scranton, Allentown, Plymouth Meeting, or Mechanicsburg, PA. This position provides the ...

Traffic/Transportation Engineer

Hillsborough, NJ ยท On-site

$40 - $70/hr

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Knowledge and understanding of traffic engineering principals and standards (HCM, MUTCD, AASHTO and ITE) * Strong written, oral, communication, and organization skills will be required. * Team player ...

Traffic Engineer

Elgin, IL ยท On-site

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  • Life

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Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) of Elgin, IL is looking to hire a full-time Traffic Engineer. Are you a civil engineering professional who is ready to take your career to the next level in a ...

Traffic Engineer

Reno, NV ยท On-site

$37.50 - $49.50/hr

Traffic Engineer Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Reno, NV Compensation: $37.50 - $49.50 / hour Description Are you looking for a career where you can nurture a ...

Traffic Engineer

Beaufort, SC ยท On-site

$93K - $111K/yr

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Beaufort Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202500611 Division: Infrastructure Department: Engineering ... Key responsibilities include conducting traffic studies, analyzing data, designing traffic control ...

Traffic Engineer

Allentown, PA ยท On-site

$83K - $113K/yr

Description GPI seeks a full-time Traffic Engineer for our growing Pennsylvania operations in one of our offices in Scranton, Allentown, Plymouth Meeting, or Mechanicsburg, PA. This position provides ...

Traffic Engineer

Mechanicsburg, PA ยท On-site

$82K - $112K/yr

Description GPI seeks a full-time Traffic Engineer for our growing Pennsylvania operations in one of our offices in Scranton, Allentown, Plymouth Meeting, or Mechanicsburg, PA. This position provides ...

City Traffic Engineer

Palmdale, CA ยท On-site

$153K - $195K/yr

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Palmdale, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2025.0717.3 Department: Public Works Division ... The Traffic Engineer plans, organizes, directs, and participates in the development, operation ...

Traffic Engineer III

Oakland, CA ยท On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

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Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Oakland, CA Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 / year Description Engineer III - Traffic Alta is looking for an Traffic Engineer III to join our ...

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How much do full time principal traffic engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time 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 Full Time Principal Traffic Engineer vs Traffic Engineer?

AspectFull Time Principal Traffic EngineerTraffic Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Civil or Traffic Engineering, PE license often preferredBachelor's in Civil or Traffic Engineering, PE license sometimes required
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles in planning, designing, and managing traffic projectsAssist in traffic studies, design, and data collection under supervision
Industry UsageUsed in government agencies, consulting firms, and large municipalitiesCommon in local government, private firms, and construction projects

The Full Time Principal Traffic Engineer typically holds a senior, leadership position with advanced credentials, overseeing complex projects. In contrast, a Traffic Engineer usually supports project execution, often with less experience and responsibility. Both roles are essential in traffic management but differ mainly in scope, responsibility, and experience level.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Principal Traffic Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,220 per year, or $70.8 per hour.

Traffic Engineer - Entry Level

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

Mechanicsburg, PA โ€ข On-site

$82K - $112K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

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Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 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 entry-level Civil 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:

  • Must have a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • Must have Relevant internship/job experience related to transportation engineering.
  • Must have 0-4 years of relevant work experience.
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments.
  • Experience working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Required Submissions:

  • Resume
  • A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to careers@wrallp.com)

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 *****

Req. # 2923

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