What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Engineer - Entry-level position at Ayres?
Finding the right fit:
If you’re a recent civil engineering graduate with an interest in traffic and transportation or an early-career EIT looking to build real technical depth, this is the role for you. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on projects that improve safety, mobility, and connectivity for communities across the country.
At Ayres, entry-level engineers aren’t just support staff, they’re contributors. You’ll be mentored closely, given increasing responsibility as you grow, and set up for a clear path toward your PE license.
Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.
On any given day, you’ll:
- Develop traffic engineering analysis and design skills under the guidance of licensed engineers
- Support traffic studies, data collection, and operational analysis
- Prepare engineering calculations, layouts, sketches, diagrams, and technical exhibits
- Assist in developing plans and design documents for transportation and traffic projects
- Use engineering and modeling software to help solve traffic and transportation challenges
- Collaborate with project teams and contribute to on-time, on-budget delivery
- Follow established project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; coursework or interest in transportation/traffic engineering is a plus
- EIT certification (or eligibility and intent to sit for the FE exam)
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and grow under mentorship
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while staying attentive to detail
Desired skills and experiences – helpful but not required:
- Internship or coursework in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or related areas
- Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar)
- Exposure to traffic analysis tools such as Synchro, HCS, or similar
- Interest in pursuing PE licensure (we actively support this)
Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:
- Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
- PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
- Professional development opportunities.
Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/
Our good-faith compensation approach is fair and equitable, and takes into consideration only permissible factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, training, skills, and experience, and geographic location where the work is performed. A salary range for this posting is $74000 - $85000. The foregoing salary range represents what the company believes, in good-faith, it will pay for the posted opportunity. The individual selected for this role will be evaluated with the compensation factors in mind and placed appropriately.
Salary : $74,000 - $85,000