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Traffic Engineer

Actalent
Trenton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/16/2026

Job Description:

  • Prepare traffic signal, signing and striping, pavement marking, electrical, and lighting plans for transportation and roadway improvement projects.
  • Conduct traffic capacity and operational analyses for intersections, corridors, and transportation networks.
  • Perform traffic forecasting studies to evaluate future traffic conditions and support transportation planning efforts.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret traffic data, including traffic volumes, turning movements, speeds, and roadway performance metrics.
  • Analyze crash data to identify safety concerns, determine trends, and develop recommendations for roadway and intersection improvements.
  • Develop and apply transportation simulation models to evaluate existing and proposed traffic operations.
  • Prepare technical reports, engineering studies, and supporting documentation for public and private sector transportation projects.

Qualifications:

  • Experience preparing traffic signal, signing and striping, pavement marking, electrical, and lighting plans.
  • Proficiency in traffic capacity and operational analysis.
  • Experience with traffic forecasting, traffic data interpretation, and crash data analysis.
  • Knowledge of transportation simulation tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, SIDRA, or HCS.
  • Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Trenton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

401k medical dental vision bonuses based on company profit Summer Fridays company outings

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Trenton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $95,000 - $105,000

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