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

Location: Raleigh, NC, us Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on October 28-29, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027.

The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Raleigh office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOM is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Entry-Level Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience supporting traffic and transportation projects while working alongside experienced professionals on projects throughout the region.

The successful candidate will contribute to traffic engineering studies, transportation planning and design, traffic operations analyses, and preparation of technical reports and project deliverables. This role is well suited for a recent graduate who is interested in developing a career in traffic engineering and transportation.

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 the 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Valid U.S. Driver’s License, and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM’s motor vehicle records review.

Preferred Qualifications

0–2 years of relevant transportation or traffic engineering experience; internships and co-op experience are encouraged.

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 both 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.

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.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Sponsorship assistance is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purcha