Traffic Engineer

Join an esteemed Transportation consulting firm specializing in traffic engineering, transportation planning, and parking consulting. This role focuses on improving traffic flow, enhancing transportation systems, and developing parking solutions for a diverse range of clients, including government agencies, private developers, and businesses. The position is based in Tysons, VA, and seeks individuals with a background in transportation planning and traffic engineering.

Traffic Engineer

This role is responsible for conducting traffic impact studies, developing and implementing traffic management plans, and collaborating with clients, government agencies, and stakeholders to identify transportation needs and solutions. The engineer prepares technical reports, presentations, and proposals, utilizes transportation modeling software to analyze traffic patterns and forecast future conditions, and participates in public meetings to communicate project findings and recommendations.

• Conduct traffic impact studies and transportation planning analyses.
• Develop and implement traffic management plans.
• Collaborate with clients, government agencies, and stakeholders to identify transportation needs and solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Utilize transportation modeling software to analyze traffic patterns and forecast future conditions.
• Participate in public meetings and presentations to communicate project findings and recommendations.

• Experience in traffic analysis, transportation planning, and traffic signal operations.
• Proficiency in using transportation modeling software such as Synchro, HCS, and VISSIM.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report on traffic data.
• Understanding of intersection capacity analysis and parking studies.
• Knowledge of CADD software, including AutoCAD.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, or related field.
• 1-3+ years of experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning.

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)/EIT or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certificate is a plus.
• Experience with roadway geometric design and signal timing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, public review agency personnel, and clients.

The firm emphasizes a collaborative and empowering atmosphere with significant opportunities for advancement. They support continued education and certifications and emphasize work/life balance through workplace flexibility and manageable workloads. The company culture has been recognized as one of Virginia's Best Places to Work by Virginia Business.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of McLean, VA.

The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $ per hour.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace type is hybrid, located in McLean, VA.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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