Junior Traffic Engineer

Job Description

Parsons has a career opportunity for an Associate Engineer with an interest in traffic and transportation engineering to join our growing team. This role provides strong opportunities for professional development and career progression. You will work under the supervision of a licensed engineer on a range of transportation projects while building technical and analytical skills in a collaborative, team-focused environment. This role would be based out of our Schaumburg, IL office.

Security Clearance Requirement:
None

• Work under the supervision of a licensed engineer, assisting with a variety of traffic engineering tasks including operational analyses and safety analysis.
• Support data collection tasks under the guidance of experienced planners and engineers.
• Assist in preparing planning reports, deliverables, and project documentation to meet Parsons standards.
• Take ownership of personal career development by seeking and providing feedback, seizing opportunities to develop new skills, and setting and pursuing personal goals.
• Provide engineering support on various projects and assigned tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• 0+ years of experience in traffic engineering or transportation planning.
• Passion for traffic engineering and a willingness to grow and learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and self‑motivated to produce high‑quality work.

• Internship, co‑op, or relevant experience in traffic or transportation engineering.
• Familiarity with the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

Salary Range: $26.59 - $46.54

We offer benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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