Traffic Engineer

GFT is seeking an entry-level Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation Team in the Mid- Atlantic ! This role follows a hybrid work model , requiring regular attendance at our Baltimore, MD office location.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

This role will support a variety of design and planning projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in planning, organization and completion of traffic studies, projects, and concept development of interchange projects for a variety of clients, particularly states and municipalities.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Perform evaluations, investigations, and design in traffic engineering including signing and pavement markings, traffic signals, lighting, Maintenance of Traffic, and ITS.
• Perform analyses in traffic engineering including capacity, Level of Service, queuing and delay.
• Document and report all processes and results.
• Assist in the preparation of plans, drafting, and computations.
• Perform field observations of traffic operations, roadway geometry, and existing conditions.
• Preparation of displays and graphics for client and public meetings.
• Assist with the design and development of a complete set of construction documents including the coordination required with other disciplines.
• Assist with the coordination of subconsultants’ work.
• Write and prepare project specifications.
• Prepare construction cost estimates.
• Assist with and prepare technical memoranda and reports for traffic engineering such as Traffic Impact Studies, Traffic Safety Studies, Transportation Management Plans, and Maintenance of Traffic Alternatives Analyses.
• Assist with traffic data collection as necessary.

What you'll bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0 to 5 years’ experience in Traffic Engineering.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and communication skills for report writing.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgement capabilities.
• Experience in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

What we prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with traffic analysis software such as HCS and Sidra.
• Experience with traffic modeling software such as Synchro or Vissim.
• Experience with lighting photometric analysis software such as AGi32 or Visual Lighting.

Compensation:

The range for this position is salary range is $68,000 - $80,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Baltimore, MD

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $68,000-$80,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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