Traffic Engineering Specialist

at STV

Record last updated: 6/13/2026 9:00:15 PM

Current Days Open
66
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$82,862.07 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$94,699.51 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
522
First Seen
12/30/2024
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$73,650.00 (Yearly)
6/4/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$98,200.00 (Yearly)
6/4/2026

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Full Job Description

STV's Virginia operation is looking for a Traffic Engineering Specialist to add to the team. This position offers excellent potential for career advancement and growth as this individual would assist other senior staff in guiding transportation agencies in Virginia and DC. We are looking for a passionate & determined entry-level engineer. Candidate will join a team of young engineers and provide technical design and operational analysis. Responsibilities: Providing professional traffic engineering design and analyses services for transportation improvement projects for VDOT, DDOT, and other transportation agencies in the DMV Developing design plans including signing & pavement marking, traffic signal design, and communications Conduct traffic engineering operational analysis and studies (VISSIM, Synchro, HCS) Perform quantitative traffic safety analyses for roadway and intersection projects, including application of the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) predictive methods Conduct crash data analysis, develop Safety Performance Function (SPF), apply Crash Modification Factors (CMFs), and evaluate existing conditions and proposed countermeasures. Design utilizing AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (depending upon Client) Street Light Design (+) Traffic Signal Design Maintenance of Traffic Design (MOT+) Traffic Signal Timings Signing & Pavement Marking Design Engineering Design Cost estimates & Quantity Takeoffs Required Skills: Bachelors degree in civil engineering At least 3+ years' experience Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus but not required Experience in traffic analysis software (VISSIM, Synchro) Exposure to MicroStation & AutoCAD drafting software Strong oral and written communication skills This position does not provide sponsorship. Compensation Range: $82,862.07 - $94,699.51 STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STVs work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates dont always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Records Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. Were also committed to delivering formative career experiences and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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