Entry-Level Traffic Engineer: Shape Safer Streets

DeKalb Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

ESOP

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

GPI is seeking an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer in Boston to join our transportation team. You will assist in traffic studies, safety analyses, signal design, and multimodal projects while gaining mentorship and hands-on experience on meaningful infrastructure programs.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Transportation Eng degree (ABET-accredited) with EIT eligibility or certification within a year, plus internships or co-ops in transportation or traffic engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Internship or co-op experience in transportation or traffic engineering is a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Synchro, HCS, VISSIM or similar software.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic impact studies, traffic operations analyses, and transportation planning projects.
• Collect, review, and analyze traffic data including counts, speed studies, and crash data.
• Support design and evaluation of traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, and roadway safety improvements.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Assist with traffic modeling and simulation using industry-standard software.
• Participate in field investigations and site visits to evaluate traffic conditions.
• Support roadway, intersection, and multimodal improvement projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, clients, municipalities, and transportation agencies.
• Assist with permit applications and regulatory submissions.
• Review plans and specifications to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Transportation Eng degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Synchro

HCS

VISSIM

Job description

GPI is seeking an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer in Boston to join our transportation team. You will assist in traffic studies, safety analyses, signal design, and multimodal projects while gaining mentorship and hands-on experience on meaningful infrastructure programs.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Transportation Eng degree (ABET-accredited) with EIT eligibility or certification within a year, plus internships or co-ops in transportation or traffic engineering.