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Traffic Project Engineer

The Planet Group
Nashville, Tennessee Posted Aug 26, 2026
On-site

About this role

Traffic Project Engineer

Job Description

As part of our dynamic team, you will perform traffic engineering tasks for a wide range of projects varying in size and scope. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, and technicians to develop innovative transportation solutions. Projects will include traffic impact studies, operational analyses, signal design, signing, pavement marking, maintenance of traffic, and preparation of design and construction documents.

Your Responsibilities

  • Conduct traffic impact studies, operational analyses, and corridor studies to support transportation planning and design.
  • Design traffic control devices, including signals, signs, pavement markings, and temporary traffic control plans.
  • Utilize traffic engineering software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM, SIDRA, TransModeler, and AutoTurn to analyze traffic flow and develop solutions.
  • Prepare reports, technical memoranda, and presentations for clients, stakeholders, and public meetings.
  • Perform field assessments to collect data, evaluate traffic conditions, and support project recommendations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and public agencies, including TDOT and local municipalities, to ensure project success.
  • Utilize OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, and AutoCAD for design and drafting tasks.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, including MUTCD, AASHTO, NACTO, and TDOT guidelines.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining clear communication with team members and clients.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee.

  • Minimum five years of experience in traffic engineering.

  • Experience working with TDOT and other Tennessee agencies is a plus.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, enhancing the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly.

  • PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer) certification is a plus.

  • EEO Statement

  • The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process, and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official employer domain and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org, or .jobs.

  • The employer and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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