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Transportation Engineer

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

Job Title: Traffic Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Traffic Engineer to join our dynamic Transportation & Traffic Engineering department. This role involves developing comprehensive traffic engineering design packages and conducting in-depth traffic analysis to support local agencies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop traffic engineering design packages, including traffic signal plans, signing and striping plans, pavement marking plans, electrical plans, lighting plans, and maintenance and protection of traffic plans.
  • Perform capacity analysis, operational analysis, traffic forecasting, traffic data interpretation, and crash data analysis.
  • Conduct transportation simulation to evaluate and improve traffic flow.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in civil engineering, Microstation, Synchro, and AutoCad.
  • 2-3 years of experience in traffic/transportation projects, including work with NJDOT and NYDOT.
  • Expertise in traffic signals, traffic studies, roadway design, and highway design.
Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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

Benefits:
15 Days of Paid Time-Off
5 Days of Sick Time-Off
8 Days of Paid Holidays
401K / 401K Matching
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Offered
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Discretionary End of Year Bonus

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Princeton,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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