Associate Traffic Engineer

Overview

Jacobs is seeking a motivated Associate Traffic Engineer to join our Florida transportation team. This is an excellent opportunity for emerging professionals to contribute to impactful traffic and multimodal planning projects while developing technical expertise and professional credentials. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on projects that enhance safety, mobility, and sustainability across Florida communities.

• Support traffic impact analyses by compiling data, running LOS analyses in Synchro/HCS, and drafting technical exhibits and memos.
• Assist with multimodal planning tasks including transit, pedestrian, and bicycle data collection, screening-level analysis, and mapping.
• Help set up and QA microsimulation models (e.g., VISSIM) under senior staff guidance; training provided.
• Contribute to signal timing efforts through field data collection, Synchro worksheets, implementation support, and before/after checks.
• Perform field work such as intersection inventories, turning movement count coordination, travel time runs, bus stop/shelter inventories, and parking observations.
• Prepare corridor analysis materials including base mapping, concept layouts, operational checks, and graphics.
• Support IOAR/IMR and PD&E deliverables by assembling datasets, preparing exhibits, and completing assigned sections.
• Follow Jacobs and FDOT QA/QC procedures; document assumptions, inputs, and results clearly.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and occasionally attend client meetings as a note taker or presenter for your task area.

• Receive mentorship from senior traffic engineers and take ownership of structured tasks that scale with your capabilities.
• Gain training on Jacobs workflows, FDOT procedures, and commonly used tools (Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, GIS, CAD).
• Follow a clear progression path with support toward PE licensure and expanded technical responsibilities.

This is a hybrid role. Ideally, you will work from a local Jacobs office or the client’s office on average 2 days per week. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Passed FE exam or ability to obtain PE license within 12 months.
• 4+ years of experience (internships and co-ops count).
• Familiarity with Synchro and HCS; exposure to VISSIM or AIMSUM is a plus—training provided.
• Solid Excel skills (e.g., lookups, pivot tables); interest in basic scripting (Python or VBA) is a plus.
• Introductory experience with GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS) and CAD (Micro Station or AutoCAD).
• Strong attention to detail and clear, concise technical writing.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to perform occasional field work.
• Familiarity with FDOT standards and processes is a plus but not required.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $68,400.00 to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 16, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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