Traffic Engineer

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking a Traffic Engineer to work in Greenville, Columbia, or Raleigh. The ideal candidate will perform traffic impact analyses, develop traffic models, and assist with agency coordination. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a PE license are required, along with at least 4 years of traffic engineering experience. This role offers the opportunity to support senior engineers and planners in a collaborative environment.

Freese and Nichols is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and prohibits discrimination in employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of traffic engineering experience.
• Develop traffic models, forecasts, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with agency coordination and technical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic impact analyses, operational studies, and safety evaluations.
• Support senior engineers and planners on transportation projects.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Traffic analysis software

Traffic impact analyses

Operational studies

Safety evaluations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Freese and Nichols is looking for a Traffic Engineer in the Greenville, Columbia, or Raleigh offices.

As a Traffic Engineer, you will support traffic studies and analyses that inform transportation planning and design decisions for public‑sector clients, work alongside experienced engineers and planners while continuing to develop technical expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Perform traffic impact analyses, operational studies, and safety evaluations.
• Develop traffic models, forecasts, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with agency coordination and technical reviews.
• Support senior engineers and planners on transportation projects.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 4+ years of traffic engineering experience.

Preferred

• Experience with traffic analysis software.
• Exposure to DOT or public‑sector transportation projects.

Freese and Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the United States.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.