Transportation Engineer

Job Title: Traffic EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Traffic Engineer to join our dynamic Transportation & Traffic Engineering department. This role involves developing comprehensive traffic engineering design packages and conducting in-depth traffic analysis to support local agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop traffic engineering design packages, including traffic signal plans, signing and striping plans, pavement marking plans, electrical plans, lighting plans, and maintenance and protection of traffic plans.

• Perform capacity analysis, operational analysis, traffic forecasting, traffic data interpretation, and crash data analysis.

• Conduct transportation simulation to evaluate and improve traffic flow.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in civil engineering, Microstation, Synchro, and AutoCad.

• 2-3 years of experience in traffic/transportation projects, including work with NJDOT and NYDOT.

• Expertise in traffic signals, traffic studies, roadway design, and highway design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with HCS, Vissim, Civil 3D, and AGi32 is preferred.

• Previous experience with NJDOT, PANYNJ, NJ Turnpike Authority, NYSDOT, or NYC agencies is a strong plus.

Work Environment

Our team is composed of approximately 20 employees, including traffic data collection staff, traffic engineering technicians, transportation engineers, traffic analysis engineers, and engineering consultants. We are a family-owned business with a tight-knit community, fostering close contact with upper management and a major focus on developing employee skillsets. We take pride in having no layoffs in our 30 years of operation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Trenton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Benefits: • 15 Days of Paid Time-Off • 5 Days of Sick Time-Off • 8 Days of Paid Holidays • 401K / 401K Matching • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Offered • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • Discretionary End of Year Bonus

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Trenton,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.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.