Graduate Traffic Engineer

TKDA

. Improve the safety and mobility of transportation systems throughout Minnesota and across the country .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeBloomington • Minnesota • United StatesEntry Level💰 $73,000 - $84,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in traffic engineering and transportation systems, with strong capabilities in data analysis, traffic simulation, and design development. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance safety and mobility in transportation projects.

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Traffic EngineeringTraffic Simulation SoftwareAutoCAD Civil 3DEngineer In Training CertificationData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Traffic Data CollectionIntersection Operations EvaluationMultimodal EvaluationsTraffic DesignConstruction Plan DevelopmentTraffic Control DesignTraffic Signal DesignRoadway Lighting DesignCrash AnalysisTraffic Operations Modeling

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordOutlookSynchroSimTrafficHighway Capacity SoftwareVISSIMRODELSIDRA

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringEngineer In Training Certification

Industry Keywords

Traffic EngineeringTransportation EngineeringTraffic OperationsPlan DevelopmentDesign-Build Contractors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Improve the safety and mobility of transportation systems throughout Minnesota and across the country
Solve real-world traffic engineering challenges with a collaborative team
Work alongside engineers, designers, and technicians on complex transportation projects for state, county, and local agencies and design-build contractors
Collect and analyze traffic data
Perform intersection operations, safety, and multimodal evaluations
Prepare intersection and corridor studies
Conduct analyses using traffic simulation and modeling software
Prepare preliminary and final traffic engineering designs
Develop construction plans for signing, pavement markings, temporary traffic control, traffic signals, and roadway lighting
Gain experience across traffic operations and traffic design

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Valid driver's license
Must currently reside or plan to relocate within a regular commuting distance of the office
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship
Engineer in Training certification or ability to obtain within six months (preferred)
Master's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in traffic or transportation engineering (preferred)
Experience related to traffic engineering or transportation engineering (preferred)
Exposure to traffic design or plan development; familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley OpenRoads Designer (preferred)
Exposure to traffic operations modeling and crash analysis; experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, Highway Capacity Software, VISSIM, RODEL, SIDRA, or similar analysis software (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Discretionary annual incentive bonuses
Monthly employer HSA contributions for HSA-eligible plans
Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), funded entirely by company profits
Paid time off based on professional experience
Eight paid holidays per year
Personalized Total Compensation Overview upon receiving a formal offer