Traffic Engineer

Keystone Consulting Engineers•Allentown, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

KCE is hiring a Traffic Engineer for its Allentown, Pennsylvania office. The role contributes to municipal and private-sector transportation projects throughout the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas, including traffic impact studies, safety and operational analyses, traffic signal design and timing, signing, pavement markings, and traffic control plans. The engineer will evaluate real-world traffic conditions and collaborate with experienced engineers, clients, municipal representatives, and public agencies. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling and limited remote-work opportunities depending on position, project, and team needs. It includes local travel for field investigations, project sites, and meetings, and offers paid overtime. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Allentown office or be willing to relocate before starting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; KCE cannot provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
Three or more years of relevant traffic or transportation engineering experience.
Proficiency with traffic analysis software such as Synchro, HCS, Vissim, or similar programs.
Familiarity with applicable local, state, and federal transportation standards and regulations.
Ability to work effectively in field and office settings and travel locally as project needs require.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate project documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Sound judgment, attention to detail, practical problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset.
Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Allentown, PA office or be willing to relocate prior to the start date.
Must currently be authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania, or the ability to obtain one, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct traffic impact studies, safety analyses, capacity analyses, and traffic flow evaluations for municipal and private-sector projects.
Prepare technical reports, plans, specifications, and supporting documentation for highway and traffic engineering projects.
Evaluate traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, parking restrictions, sight distance, and speed limits.
Perform traffic operations analyses using Synchro, HCS, Vissim, or similar software.
Develop and evaluate traffic signal designs, warrant studies, and signal timing plans.
Conduct field investigations and site visits to collect data and confirm existing conditions.
Prepare traffic control plans, construction cost estimates, proposals, and assigned project schedules.
Participate in client, municipal, agency, and public meetings and help address technical or community concerns.
Coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors, inspectors, planners, and other project team members.
Support projects through review, approval, bidding, and construction as assigned.