Entry-Level Traffic Engineer - Hiring Event with AECOM - Raleigh

Description

The company is holding an invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on October 28 and 29, 2026, to meet early-career candidates for roles starting in spring or summer 2027.

On Wednesday evening, a networking mixer runs from 6-8 pm. Staff from across the business lines will talk about projects, career paths and the company, and you can meet students, recent graduates and professionals.

Interviews take place on Thursday at the Raleigh office.

The company is a Fortune 500 infrastructure firm with fiscal 2025 revenue of $16.1 billion and more than 50,000 staff. It works in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.

The Transportation team in Raleigh, North Carolina, is hiring an entry-level traffic engineer to support traffic and transportation projects across the region alongside experienced staff.

The role covers traffic engineering studies, transportation planning and design, traffic operations analyses, and technical reports and deliverables. It suits a recent graduate who wants to build a career in traffic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Help run traffic engineering and transportation studies covering operations, capacity and intersections.
• Gather and analyze traffic counts, turning movements, speed data and crash records.
• Work on traffic impact analyses and development review studies.
• Run traffic operations and capacity analyses using industry-standard software.
• Help develop concepts for signals, signs, pavement markings and intersection upgrades.
• Support traffic forecasting, intersection analysis and transportation modeling.
• Carry out field observations and site visits to assess existing traffic and roadway conditions.
• Prepare memos, reports, exhibits, figures and presentations.
• Help assemble plans, specifications, cost estimates and other project documents.
• Keep project files organized while meeting schedules and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, planners, clients and public agencies.
• Take on other transportation engineering work as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum: hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering or a related engineering field.
• Minimum: hold a valid U.S. driver's license and pass a motor vehicle records review as a condition of employment.
• Preferred: 0-2 years of relevant transportation or traffic engineering experience. Internships and co-ops are encouraged.
• Preferred: understanding of core traffic engineering principles and transportation analysis.
• Preferred: working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Preferred: clear written and spoken communication.
• Preferred: ability to work alone or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Preferred: ability to juggle several assignments and meet deadlines.
• Preferred: willingness to travel locally for field work and project activities.
• Preferred: EIT certification, or the ability to obtain it.
• Preferred: internship or academic work in traffic engineering, transportation planning or roadway design.
• Preferred: experience with traffic analysis software such as Synchro, HCS, VISSIM or similar programs.
• Preferred: familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS or other transportation design and GIS tools.
• Preferred: knowledge of MUTCD, NCDOT standards and guidelines, AASHTO guidance and or ITE resources.
• Preferred: experience collecting and analyzing traffic data.
• Preferred: familiarity with North Carolina transportation practices and local and regional road networks.

Conditions

The role is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Sponsorship assistance is not available for this role.

The company keeps its hiring process secure and treats fraudulent hiring activity seriously, so new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, and applicant information is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Eligibility depends on employment status. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and leave of absence options.
• Voluntary benefits and perks.
• Flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs to build technical and leadership skills.
• Access to a global network of experts and current technology.