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Shape How a City Moves

Traffic Engineer (Multimodal Transportation)

City of Sandy Springs, Georgia

Every signal timing, every crosswalk, every traffic-calming decision changes how thousands of people experience their day. In Sandy Springs, traffic engineering isn't about spreadsheets alone-it's about safety, mobility, and quality of life.

The City of Sandy Springs is seeking a Traffic Engineer to play a critical role in advancing a modern, multimodal transportation system in one of metro Atlanta's most dynamic communities. This is a rare opportunity to work on visible, meaningful projects that balance safety, efficiency, technology, and community needs-while collaborating directly with leadership, elected officials, and residents.

If you're an early-career engineer who wants hands-on responsibility, professional growth, and the chance to see your work implemented in real time, this role was built for you.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Real impact, real ownership - Your work directly influences how people travel, commute, and live.
• Broad exposure - From traffic operations and safety analysis to special events and traffic calming, no two days are the same.
• Community-focused engineering - Engage with residents, city leadership, and partner departments.
• Career-building experience - Work alongside experienced engineers while building a diverse, highly marketable skill set.
• Stability with purpose - Public service work with private-sector-level complexity.

What You'll Do

As a Traffic Engineer, you will support the City's multimodal traffic engineering program and help deliver safe, efficient transportation systems in compliance with federal, state, and city standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical engineering support and assisting with specifications for traffic engineering and public works projects
• Supporting traffic engineers and project managers on:
  
  • Traffic capacity and operations analysis
  • Traffic calming initiatives
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
  • Safety and operational studies
• Helping develop and implement the City's Intersection Operations and Safety Program
• Reviewing traffic control plans for:
  
  • Utilities
  • Special events
  • Land disturbance permits
  • Construction and public works projects
• Reviewing and developing signing and striping plans
• Conducting traffic operations and safety analyses, including field reviews and data collection
• Supporting the City's Traffic Calming Program, including:
  
  • Applying adopted policies
  • Coordinating with citizens and stakeholders
  • Conducting field investigations and preparing traffic calming plans
  • Attending public meetings
• Preparing clear, professional responses to a wide range of internal and external customers, including:
  
  • Elected officials
  • City management
  • Other city departments
  • Residents and community stakeholders

Work Schedule & On-Call Expectations

• Standard schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Participation in rotational after-hours on-call support, emergency operations, holidays, and special events is required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation/traffic or a related field is required.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is required.
• Valid Georgia driver's license with a good driving record

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Traffic engineering software such as Synchro and HCS
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Civil WorkSuite or AutoCAD and ArcGIS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to obtain GA SWCC Level 1B certification within one year
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) training

What Makes You Successful Here

• You enjoy balancing technical analysis with real-world problem solving
• You're comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly visible environment
• You communicate clearly and professionally-both in writing and in conversation
• You can prioritize multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
• You exercise sound judgment in both routine and unexpected situations

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to perform light to medium physical work, including lifting up to 20 pounds
• Regular fieldwork, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
• Prolonged periods of computer and workstation use

About the City of Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs is a vibrant, innovative city known for its strong infrastructure investments, engaged community, and commitment to smart growth. Our Public Works team values collaboration, accountability, and forward-thinking solutions-and we're proud of the work we do to keep our city moving safely.

The City of Sandy Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Normal workday is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
*Position requires rotational after hours on-call support and emergency operations support, including holidays and special events.*