Associate Traffic Engineer

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine whatu2019s possible. Job Description: Opportunity : Our Parsons San Diego , California office is now hiring for an Associate Traffic Engineer to join our team In this role you will get to support various traffic systems design engineering projects in the State of California . This role can be hybrid remote ( meaning working from home 1-2 days per week), but does require reporting to the local office 3 days per week. This role is open to new or recent graduates from a Degreed Civil Engineering program with a preferred focus in Traffic or Transportation Engineering What You'll Be Doing: + You will perform a variety of basic engineering support assignments that require a fundamental knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques. + This role will focus on supporting traffic engineering studies, to include activities such as volume forecasting and capacity analysis , utilizing tools and training gained either in studies or via prior internship training. + This role will support clients such as Caltrans in California and primarily other regional city and county clients as well. + Will utilize analysis software such as Synchro and Vissim. + You will utilize a CAD workstation to prepare engineering drawings consisting of basic arrangements, layouts, as-builts, etc., from rough sketches and/or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures. + Will compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings + Assignments are designed to help you develop a practical knowledge of the highway engineering discipline. What Required Skills You'll Bring: + A 4 year Bacheloru2019s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required. + A Masteru2019s Degree in Civil Engineering is desirable, but not required. + Prior internships in traffic engineering is highly desirable + Prior classwork training with traffic engineering focus is highly preferred + Literate in PC software, a working knowledge of CAD, and other computer software used to complete design assignments. + Any work experience with traffic systems analysis is a plus What Desired Skills You'll Bring: + Solid aptitude for learning and applying basic transportation engineering systems design + Some experience with Autocad or Microstation or Synchro and Vissim is desirable + Good verbal communication skills Security Clearance Requirement: None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as peopleu2019s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customersu2019 visionsu2014and to help them see what's next Salary Range: $26.25 - $45.96 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employeeu2019s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons questu2014APPLY TODAY Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to . About UsParsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.For more about Parsons, visit and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Created: 2025-12-04