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HDR

Traffic Engineering Section Lead

San Diego, CA · On-site

The Transportation Division/Traffic Engineering and ITS Market Sector of HDR is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Section Leader and Senior Traffic/ITS Engineer in our traffic engineering ...

VHB

Traffic Engineering Project Manager

Hauppauge, NY · Hybrid

$120K - $170K/yr

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION Traffic Engineering Project Manager | Hybrid | Hauppauge, NY VHB's growing Hauppauge, NY team is looking for a Traffic Engineering Project Manager to join our ...

Metric Engineering

Sr. Traffic Engineer

San Antonio, TX

$78K - $106K/yr

Metric Engineering is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer with 5 - 15+ years of post-registration experience to lead a variety of traffic engineering and transportation planning projects. Preferred ...

Bennett Engineering

Traffic Mid-Level Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$100K - $145K/yr

The Traffic Division delivers complete traffic engineering solutions for public infrastructure and private development, including traffic signal design, roadway lighting, intelligent transportation ...

Brown & Gay Engineers

Traffic Engineer

Houston, TX

$84K - $114K/yr

BGE, Inc. is a nationwide engineering consulting firm that provides services in civil engineering ... Technical direction and execution of traffic engineering projects, including traffic engineering ...

City of Palmdale

City Traffic Engineer

Palmdale, CA

$153K - $195K/yr

Present transportation and traffic engineering information to City Council, commissions, and other groups. Recommend vendors and manage contracts related to transportation planning, traffic ...

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How much do traffic engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for traffic engineering in the United States is $86,273.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by traffic engineers in managing urban traffic flow?

Traffic engineers often encounter challenges such as balancing the needs of different road users, managing congestion during peak hours, and adapting to unexpected incidents like accidents or roadwork. They must also consider the impact of new developments and work closely with city planners, public officials, and the community to implement effective solutions. Staying up-to-date with evolving technologies, such as smart traffic signals and real-time data analysis, is key to addressing these challenges successfully.

What is traffic engineering?

Traffic engineering is a branch of civil engineering that focuses on the safe and efficient movement of people and goods on roadways. It involves the design, operation, and management of roads, intersections, and traffic control devices to optimize traffic flow and reduce congestion and accidents. Traffic engineers use data analysis, modeling, and planning to improve transportation systems and ensure the safety of all road users.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Traffic Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Traffic Engineer, you need a solid background in civil engineering, traffic flow analysis, and transportation planning, usually supported by a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Familiarity with traffic modeling software (such as SYNCHRO or VISSIM), GIS systems, and CAD tools is typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help you excel in collaborating with stakeholders and addressing complex transportation challenges. These competencies are essential for designing safe, efficient transportation systems and ensuring regulatory compliance.

What is the difference between Traffic Engineering vs Civil Engineering?

AspectTraffic EngineeringCivil Engineering
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Civil Engineering, PE license often preferredBachelor's in Civil Engineering, PE license often required
Work EnvironmentUrban planning agencies, transportation departments, consulting firmsConstruction sites, infrastructure projects, consulting firms
Industry UsageSpecialized in transportation systems, traffic flow, signal timingBroader scope including roads, bridges, buildings

Traffic Engineering focuses specifically on transportation systems, traffic flow, and signal timing, often requiring similar credentials as Civil Engineering. Civil Engineering covers a wider range of infrastructure projects. While both roles share work environments and industry usage, Traffic Engineering is more specialized in transportation-related projects.

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Infographic showing various Traffic Engineering job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,273 per year, or $41.5 per hour.
Traffic Engineering Section Lead

Traffic Engineering Section Lead

HDR

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

HDR rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 369 rated engineering

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
The Transportation Division/Traffic Engineering and ITS Market Sector of HDR is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Section Leader and Senior Traffic/ITS Engineer in our traffic engineering group for immediate employment in our downtown San Diego office. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in traffic engineering, transportation planning, and planning/design specific to ITS and traffic improvement projects as well as experience in emerging technology related traffic engineering issues. HDR is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects and team leadership positions. The successful candidate can look forward to projects including assignments such as the LAX Program Management Project, LA Metro, OCTA, Riverside County On Call contract and many other transportation and transit public works project. This candidate will be involved in the development and support of many other challenging multi-modal projects for agencies like SANDAG, City of San Diego, Caltrans D11, NCTD as well as other southern California clients. The primary duties of this senior; leadership position include oversight and coordination of traffic operations analysis, oversight and guidance for traffic design and traffic management system plans, and collaboration with the broader team on all aspects of an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). You must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity while planning and developing projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs. May serve as project manager on larger traffic projects, however, project management is not the sole focus of the position.
In the role of Traffic Engineering Section Lead, we'll count on you to:
  • Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
  • Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
  • Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
  • Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
  • Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
  • See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
  • Implement, monitor and support company policy
  • Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
  • Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
  • Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
  • Perform other duties as needed #LI-JF1

Keywords: Traffic Engineering Section Lead, traffic, ITS
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • A minimum of 7 years experience
  • Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments
  • Good leadership and organizational skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1917

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