Job Description
Low End: $70,000.00 /yr
Avg/Med: $100,000.00 /yr
High End: $150,000.00 /yr
Education Required
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Professional Engineer license
Job Outlook
The demand for Traffic Engineers is expected to grow in Canada and the US in more densely populated areas, such as California, Texas, and Ontario, which involve lots of travel by road.
Traffic engineers design transportation systems on the ground and evaluate the flow or capacity of traffic on a road. They also identify signage needs on the road, working collaboratively on construction projects to reduce the effect of traffic on existing roads. They use physical tools and digital simulations to study traffic and find ways to fix problems like jams and crashes.
- Evaluating and providing feedback on transportation infrastructure designs to ensure they meet required safety and engineering standards. ...