Transportation Engineering

For more than 50 years, KCE has built its reputation on strong relationships, quality work, and the people behind it. We are a locally rooted civil engineering and surveying firm serving communities throughout the Lehigh Valley and Pocono Regions.

For some employees, that journey may also include the opportunity to become a KCE shareholder and help shape the company's future.

Help Shape the Communities Around You.
If you are a traffic engineer who enjoys solving transportation challenges, improving roadway safety, and seeing your work make a difference in the communities you serve, KCE may be the right next step for you.

We are looking for a Traffic Engineer to join our Allentown team. In this role, you will contribute to a variety of municipal and private-sector transportation projects, including traffic impact studies, safety and operational analyses, traffic signal design and timing, signing, pavement markings, and traffic control plans.

You will have the opportunity to work on transportation projects throughout the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas, evaluate real-world traffic conditions, and collaborate directly with experienced engineers, clients, municipal representatives, and public agencies. Full-time position based out of our Allentown office
Monday through Friday schedule
Flexibility in work schedules, with limited remote work opportunities based on position, project and team needs
Paid overtime
Local travel for field investigations, project sites, and client, municipal, or agency meetings

Local company with more than 50 years of experience serving our communities

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience, plus paid overtime
• Flexible schedules, remote work possibilities, and a casual, down-to-earth work environment
• Comprehensive medical plan options, including HDHP/HSA and traditional plans
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with voluntary life options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Paid vacation, sick days, and nine paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company events and team-building activities

As a Traffic Engineer on our team, you will help develop practical, data-informed transportation solutions while supporting the quality and responsiveness our clients expect.
Conduct traffic impact studies, safety analyses, capacity analyses, and traffic flow evaluations for municipal and private-sector projects.
Prepare technical reports, plans, specifications, and supporting documentation for highway and traffic engineering projects.
Perform traffic operations analyses using Synchro, HCS, Vissim, or similar software.
Conduct field investigations and site visits to collect data and confirm existing conditions.
Prepare traffic control plans, construction cost estimates, proposals, and project schedules assigned.
Participate in client, municipal, agency, and public meetings and help address technical or community concerns.
Coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors, inspectors, planners, and other members of the project team.
Support projects through review, approval, bidding, and construction as assigned.

We are looking for someone who combines solid traffic engineering experience with analytical thinking, attention to detail, practical problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
Three or more years of relevant traffic or transportation engineering experience.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred; Proficiency with traffic analysis software such as Synchro, HCS, Vissim, or similar programs.
Familiarity with applicable local, state, and federal transportation standards and regulations.
Ability to work effectively in both field and office settings and travel locally as project needs require.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate project documentation.
This position is based out of our Allentown, PA office. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the office or be willing to relocate prior to their start date. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful transportation projects, expand your experience, and build your traffic engineering career with a company that values its people and the communities it serves, we would like to hear from you.