Stantec

Traffic Analyst

Stantec • $87K — $123K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, Operations Research, or related field.
  • 0-3+ years of experience in transportation engineering or planning.
  • Engineering in Training (EIT) license or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
  • Knowledge of Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering (TPTE) principles and best practices.
  • Familiarity with traffic analysis tools like Synchro, HCS, and VISSIM.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct transportation planning studies, including traffic impact and operations analyses.
  • Develop TPTE components for Environmental Impact Assessments in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Plan and execute traffic data collection programs and analyze results for project decisions.
  • Collaborate with engineers to evaluate and refine roadway designs through iterative processes.
  • Build and apply microsimulation models and incorporate findings into project recommendations.
  • Prepare technical memoranda and reports documenting methodologies and findings.
  • Create materials for public outreach, translating technical concepts into accessible visuals.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid family leave and ten paid holidays per year.
  • Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days annually.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Traffic Analyst to join our multidisciplinary team in the New York City office. In this role, you will contribute to creating vital connections for people and goods through various modes of transportation, including automobiles, automated and electric vehicles, transit systems, rail, aviation, bicycle facilities, and pedestrian networks. Our transportation planning and engineering services are tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients while enhancing mobility and connectivity within the communities we serve.

Our team utilizes advanced survey tools, simulation models, specialized transportation software, and computer-aided design technologies to deliver high-quality solutions. The continued growth of our practice provides opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and leadership growth within a collaborative and innovative environment.

We are seeking candidates with up to three years of experience in transportation engineering or planning. Stantec supports professional growth through training, collaboration, and in-person teamwork. This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office to foster mentorship, strengthen partnerships, and support professional development.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct transportation planning studies, including traffic impact studies, traffic operations analyses, crash analyses, and speed studies.
  • Develop Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering (TPTE) components of Environmental Impact Assessments and Planning and Environmental Linkages studies in coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Plan and execute traffic data collection programs, validate datasets, and analyze results to support project decisions.
  • Collaborate with roadway and structural engineers to evaluate and refine roadway designs through iterative design processes.
  • Build and apply microsimulation and mesoscopic models, interpret results, and incorporate findings into project recommendations.
  • Prepare technical memoranda and comprehensive reports that clearly document methodologies, findings, and recommendations.
  • Develop materials for public outreach meetings and translate technical concepts into clear, accessible visuals for public audiences.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Knowledge of TPTE principles and best practices.
  • Familiarity with TPTE standards, codes, and requirements.
  • Understanding of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) studies and guidelines.
  • Experience with traffic analysis tools such as Synchro, HCS, and VISSIM.
  • Experience with ArcGIS, programming languages, SQL, or Adobe Illustrator is considered an asset.
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency with standard business software applications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings to general audiences.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, Operations Research, or a related field.
  • 0-3+ years of professional experience in transportation engineering or planning.
  • Engineering in Training (EIT) license, successful completion of the FE exam, or ability to obtain EIT within six months of employment.

Pay Range:
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$87,900.00 - $123,100.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | NY | New York
Organization: BC-1934 Transpt-US NY Plan, Eng & Toll Roads
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Entry Level
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 30/09/2026 12:09:12
Req ID: 1008087

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
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Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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