Air traffic controller Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Market Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

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As our infrastructure ages and the world population increases, Jacobs’ worldwide staff of professionals use new technology and expertise to develop innovative solutions to address future transportation demand. Coupled with today’s challenge to decarbonize our planet and fund projects, our people are engaged with a variety of creative projects to implement these innovative solutions.

We are looking for a collaborative Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Mid-Atlantic Advanced Mobility (AM) group of about 50 transportation planners, traffic/ITS engineers, and operations specialists with a wide variety of talent and experience. In this role, you’ll take a leading position in traffic studies, analysis, plans, specifications, and estimate development for traffic and ITS improvements, as well as other traffic engineering tasks. You’ll also have opportunities to partner with our sales team to help expand our portfolio of projects with Pennsylvania and Delaware public agency transportation clients. The final candidate could be located in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA.

Joining our team, you’ll have the chance to apply your experience to work on exciting and engaging large-scale infrastructure projects and utilize your ITS and traffic expertise to create innovative solutions.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

• Professional Engineering (PE) License

• Substantial experience leading the development of traffic studies, traffic design, plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic and ITS improvements for Pennsylvania, Maryland and/or Delaware public agency clients

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for site visits

• Must be resourceful, curious, and self-directed

• Local to our offices in Pennsylvania: Philadelphia or Pittsburgh

Ideally, Here’s What You’ll Also Have:

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification

• Project and/or people leadership experience

Posted Salary Range: Minimum 120,000.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 150,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $150,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on April 23, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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