Entry-level Traffic Engineer - 2026

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Connect Communities and Improve Quality of Life with a Leader in Transportation Design

Founded in 1966, LJB Inc. is a engineering firm offering civil and structural engineering, geospatial solutions, and safety and environmental consulting. We’ve served clients in all 50 states and several countries.

LJB’s Transportation Practice is focused on improving infrastructure to enhance communities and quality of life. We partner with DOTs, municipalities, public and private agencies to deliver safe, efficient, and future-ready transportation solutions. From roadway and bridge design to multimodal corridors, our team combines technical expertise with a proactive approach to keep people and projects moving forward.

We are currently seeking a passionate and driven Entry Level Traffic Engineer to join our growing team in Charlotte or Raleigh North Carolina. This is a full-time opportunity designed for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is excited to launch their engineering career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Pay: $65,000 - $85,000/year based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Benefit Information: Here

ENTRY LEVEL TRAFFIC ENGINEER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Technical engineering responsibilities may include:
  • Traffic impact studies
  • Traffic operations analyses
  • Safety studies
  • Signal system design
  • Signal timing plans
  • Maintenance of traffic
  • Pavement markings and signage
  • Highway lighting design
  • Corridor studies
• Assist in the preparation of traffic engineering designs and plans for transportation projects.
• Stay up to date on transportation engineering guidelines, standards, and regulations to ensure compliance in project designs.
• Ability to work in a team setting collaboratively with group of other traffic and transportation/civil engineers.
• Ability to identify project issues and facilitate resolution.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ability to analyze situations and identify ways to improve efficiency.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings.
• Occasionally visit work sites, monitoring project progress and reporting findings.
• Ability to meet all safety requirements if/when visiting a work site.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

ENTRY LEVEL TRAFFIC ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Civil Engineering.
• : EIT Certification

Qualifications:

• Required: 1-3 years’ experience.
• Required: Experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, SIDRA, TransModeler, VISSIM,

AutoCAD/MicroStation/Geopak/Open Roads Designer and Microsoft Office.

• Required: Knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual and Congestion Management Guidelines.
• : Experience with Travel Demand Modeling Software (TransCAD, CUBE), ArcGIS, SignCAD.

LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to , , , , , , , , , veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB Inc. is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a LJB Inc. employee without a current, fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team.

Keywords: Traffic Engineer, Entry level, Civil engineering, Transportation, Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC