Intermediate Traffic Engineer: Signals, Design & Safety

WSP USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Atlanta, GA seeks an Intermediate Traffic Engineer to support analysis, planning, design, and operation of streets and highways. You will collaborate with transportation engineers on Georgia’s major projects, performing traffic signal design, system timing, ITS planning, and related traffic engineering services.

The role emphasizes data collection, modeling, and reporting to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of post-education experience in engineering with traffic design exposure.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of DOT advisories and traffic engineering principles.
• Ability to coordinate with regulators and interpret requirements.
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data from site surveys, GIS data, maps, and reports for project development and construction.
• Assist with traffic signal design, timing, ITS planning, and signing/pavement marking design.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and DOT authorities on transportation projects.
• Prepare data visuals, charts, and technical memos to support findings and recommendations.
• Support safety and efficiency analyses to improve road user experience.

Skills

Traffic engineering

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Data analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

WSP USA in Atlanta, GA seeks an Intermediate Traffic Engineer to support analysis, planning, design, and operation of streets and highways. You will collaborate with transportation engineers on Georgia’s major projects, performing traffic signal design, system timing, ITS planning, and related traffic engineering services.

The role emphasizes data collection, modeling, and reporting to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with standards.