Traffic Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off (PPTO)

Seven holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a collaborative Traffic Engineer to join our Mid-Atlantic Advanced Mobility team.

You will lead traffic studies, ITS analyses, and the development of plans, specifications, and estimates for PA transportation improvements. The role offers a hybrid work model with office and field site visits, and requires a PE license, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and local residency in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Experience with traffic studies, traffic design, plans, specs, and estimates for traffic/ITS improvements in Pennsylvania.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for site visits.
• Local to Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies, ITS analyses, and prepare plans, specs, and estimates for traffic and ITS improvements.
• Develop traffic designs and traffic impact studies for PA projects.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on large-scale mobility projects.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Job description

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Capabilities

Civil and Structural

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#44628

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As our infrastructure ages and the world population increases, Jacobs’ worldwide staff of professionals use new technology and expertise to develop innovative solutions to address future transportation demand. Coupled with today’s challenge to decarbonize our planet and fund projects, our people are engaged with a variety of creative projects to implement these innovative solutions.

We are looking for a collaborative Traffic Engineer to join our Mid-Atlantic Advanced Mobility (AM) group of about 50 transportation planners, traffic/ITS engineers, and operations specialists with a wide variety of talent and experience. In this role, you'll be responsible for traffic studies, analysis, plans, specifications, and estimate development for traffic and ITS improvements, as well as other traffic engineering tasks.

Joining our team, you’ll have the chance to apply your experience to work on exciting and engaging large-scale infrastructure projects and utilize your ITS and traffic expertise to create innovative solutions.

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Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• Professional Engineering (PE) License
• Previous experience with the development of traffic studies, traffic design, plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic and ITS improvements with the state of Pennsylvania
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for site visits
• Must be resourceful, curious, and self-directed
• Local to our office in Pennsylvania

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $91,400.00 to $110,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 01, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .