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

AECOM•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Entry-Level Traffic Engineer to join its Transportation team in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role offers an early-career engineer hands-on experience supporting regional traffic and transportation projects alongside experienced professionals. The successful candidate will contribute to traffic engineering studies, transportation planning and design, traffic operations analyses, and technical reports and project deliverables. AECOM is hosting an invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on October 28–29, 2026, for career opportunities starting in Spring/Summer 2027. The event includes a Wednesday evening networking mixer and interviews at AECOM’s Raleigh office on Thursday. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment. Relocation and sponsorship assistance are not available for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and successful completion of AECOM’s motor vehicle records review as a condition of employment.
Familiarity with fundamental traffic engineering principles and transportation analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
Willingness to travel locally for field observations and project-related activities.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of relevant transportation or traffic engineering experience; internships and co-op experience are encouraged.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain certification.
Internship or academic experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or roadway design.
Experience with traffic analysis software such as Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, or similar programs.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or other transportation design/GIS software.
Knowledge of MUTCD, NCDOT standards and guidelines, AASHTO guidance, and/or ITE resources.
Experience collecting and analyzing traffic data.
Familiarity with North Carolina transportation practices and local/regional roadway systems.

Responsibilities

Assist with traffic engineering and transportation studies, including traffic operations, capacity analysis, and intersection evaluations.
Collect, process, and analyze traffic data, including traffic counts, turning movements, speed data, and crash information.
Assist with traffic impact analyses and development review studies.
Perform traffic operations and capacity analyses using industry-standard software.
Support development of traffic signal, signing, pavement marking, and intersection improvement concepts.
Prepare technical memoranda, reports, exhibits, figures, and presentations.
Assist with traffic forecasting, intersection analysis, and transportation modeling activities.
Conduct field observations and site visits to evaluate existing traffic and roadway conditions.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, planners, clients, and public agencies.
Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other project documentation.
Maintain organized project files and documentation while meeting project schedules and quality requirements.
Support other transportation engineering assignments as needed.