Traffic Engineer

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Traffic Engineer in Murfreesboro or Nashville, TN. The role involves designing traffic signals, conducting impact studies, and utilizing advanced simulation tools like HCS and Synchro.

The ideal candidate will have a BSCE from an ABET-accredited university and at least 5 years of relevant experience. We offer competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive traffic/transportation experience.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred.
• Experience on Tennessee Department of Transportation projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop traffic signal design plans and timing.
• Conduct traffic impact and operation studies.
• Manage production of design deliverables.

Skills

Traffic signal design

Traffic simulation modeling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

BSCE from an ABET-accredited university

Licensed Professional Engineer in Tennessee

Tools

MicroStation

GIS data visualization

Job description

Nashville or Murfreesboro, TN

Neel‑Schaffer is an Engineering News‑Record Top 200 design, planning, and construction‑management firm. We have an exciting opportunity for a Traffic Engineer in our Murfreesboro or Nashville offices. The role involves traffic signal design plans, traffic signal timing, corridor studies, traffic impact studies, traffic operation studies, traffic control plans, traffic simulation modeling, and safety studies. The ideal candidate works with the latest simulation programs such as HCS, Synchro, PTV Vistro/Vissim, and SIDRA.

Minimum Requirements

• BSCE from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Tennessee or ability to obtain Tennessee PE within 6 months.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred.
• Experience on Tennessee Department of Transportation projects preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive traffic/transportation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage and assist in production of design deliverables.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, GIS data visualization or equivalent design platforms.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving with planning and conceptualizing skills.
• Excellent team collaboration and relationship building.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and a matching 401(k) savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer