Traffic Engineer

Job Description:

• Prepare traffic signal, signing and striping, pavement marking, electrical, and lighting plans for transportation and roadway improvement projects.
• Conduct traffic capacity and operational analyses for intersections, corridors, and transportation networks.
• Perform traffic forecasting studies to evaluate future traffic conditions and support transportation planning efforts.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret traffic data, including traffic volumes, turning movements, speeds, and roadway performance metrics.
• Analyze crash data to identify safety concerns, determine trends, and develop recommendations for roadway and intersection improvements.
• Develop and apply transportation simulation models to evaluate existing and proposed traffic operations.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering studies, and supporting documentation for public and private sector transportation projects.

Qualifications:

• Experience preparing traffic signal, signing and striping, pavement marking, electrical, and lighting plans.
• Proficiency in traffic capacity and operational analysis.
• Experience with traffic forecasting, traffic data interpretation, and crash data analysis.
• Knowledge of transportation simulation tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, SIDRA, or HCS.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Edison, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $105000.00/yr.
401k medical dental vision bonuses based on company profit Summer Fridays company outings
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Edison,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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