Apex

Staff Traffic Engineer

Apex$75K — $90K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (preferably with a transportation/traffic focus)
  • Basic knowledge of traffic engineering principles and analysis methods
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Capacity to manage multiple tasks within a team

Responsibilities

  • Support traffic engineering tasks under senior guidance
  • Assist with traffic studies including impact analyses and corridor evaluations
  • Perform basic traffic analysis using standard tools
  • Help develop traffic control plans for road projects
  • Contribute to construction document preparation
  • Assist with traffic signal timing and improvements
  • Coordinate with team and support communication with clients

Benefits

  • Company-subsidized medical and dental coverage.
  • Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401k match and tuition assistance available.
  • Opportunities for cross-training on a variety of projects.
  • Performance-based bonuses and incentives offered.
  • Environment fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • Access to a large, national firm with over 2,000 employees.
Full Job Description
Apex is hiring a Staff Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic team in Vancouver, WA. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals to develop technical expertise while working on a diverse range of projects.
About our team:

Our Greater Washington Division is home to three offices located in Walla Walla, Richland, and Vancouver, bringing together a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Our professionals span Civil and Transportation Engineering, Environmental Services, Land Surveying and Landscape Architecture allowing us to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions to a diverse client base. United by a shared commitment to excellence, we prioritize collaboration, client service, and continuous professional development while fostering an environment where individuals and teams can grow and thrive.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
• Support traffic engineering tasks under the guidance of project managers and senior engineers
• Assist with traffic studies, including traffic impact analyses, intersection operations, and corridor evaluations
• Perform basic traffic analysis (e.g., level of service, capacity, and queuing) using standard tools
• Help develop traffic control plans, including signage, striping, and signal layouts
• Contribute to preparation of construction documents for roadway and transportation projects
• Assist with traffic signal timing and operational improvements
• Coordinate with team members and support communication with clients and agencies
• Utilize tools such as Synchro, HCS, and Autodesk Civil 3D

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (transportation/traffic focus preferred)
• Basic knowledge of traffic engineering principles and analysis methods
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:
• Internship or coursework in traffic/transportation engineering
• Familiarity with Synchro, HCS, or similar tools
• Experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within one year

Why you'll love working for us:
  • Company-subsidized medical and dental.
  • Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
  • 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
  • Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
  • Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
  • Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
  • 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.


Apex Job Title: Engineer 1 - Staff Engineer

Req ID: 11919

Annual Expected Pay Range

$75,000-$90,000 USD

About Apex

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2003

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