What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Engineer (Entry Level) position at DesignForce?
Now Hiring: Entry Level Traffic Engineer – Richmond or Norfolk Area
Are you graduating in 2026 and eager to make an impact by applying your expertise to help create a safer, more inclusive, and sustainable community? Our client, a renowned multimodal transportation planning and engineering consultancy, is seeking a collaborative Traffic Engineer to join their team in the Norfolk area starting in 2026.
In this people-focused organization, your career advancement is a key priority. They provide a wide range of professional development resources, weekly lunch-and-learns, team-building events that embrace inclusivity, and tailored career road mapping assistance. With a strong history of community impact and a portfolio of notable private and public developments throughout the DMV, Richmond & Hampton Roads region, you’ll become part of a dedicated team of professionals making a meaningful impact.
As a Traffic Engineer, you will be instrumental in applying critical thinking, problem-solving, and versatile skills to work alongside a team of dedicated engineers, supporting project managers on a variety of dynamic projects. Your contributions will help ensure technical excellence and promote a collaborative, and innovative environment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) and related transportation analyses for private development projects.
- Collect, organize, and analyze traffic count data, turning movement counts, and field observations.
- Build and maintain traffic models in Synchro and SimTraffic to evaluate existing and future conditions.
- Support project managers and senior engineers with client deliverables, quality control, and deadlines.
- Support preparation of technical reports, memos, and presentations for clients and review agencies.
- Coordinate with local jurisdictions and review agencies to support permitting and approval processes.
- Attend and participate in industry events, conferences, and professional organization meetings to stay current with best practices and expand professional networks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent in relevant work experience.
- Experience in transportation engineering or traffic engineering.
- Exposure to Synchro, AutoCAD, or Vissim.
- In possession or pursuit of EIT.
- Passion for collaboration throughout the development and execution of projects.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Benefits
Our client’s benefits reflect their inclusive values and are designed to ensure that all of their people lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. They offer a robust benefits package including but not limited to:
- 100% employee medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement fund with guaranteed employer contributions.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible Hybrid Work Options with Dual Workspace Setup.
- Robust Professional Development Support.
- Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Company Holidays & Floating Holiday.
- Robust Internal Training Program and Weekly Lunch N’ Learns.
- On-Demand External Career Coach.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our client doesn’t just accept difference, they celebrate it, support it, and thrive because of it. Our client is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.