Civil Engineer EIT - Traffic

GBA Companies; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Professional Growth

Job summary

GBA Companies is looking for an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer in Missouri to join our Traffic Group. You’ll support private, municipal, county, and DOT clients on projects ranging from signing and lighting to signal design and traffic impact studies.

You will work with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and traffic analysis tools, contributing to TMPs and coordinated signal timing plans while pursuing growth and mentorship within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• At least 2 years of experience in project design, plan development, and traffic analysis.
• Strong technical knowledge of traffic engineering principles.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn traffic analysis software such as Synchro and VISSIM/VISUM.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in layout and design of traffic signals, roadway lighting, pavement markings, and signing.
• Develop traffic sequencing and traffic control plans.
• Contribute to Transportation Management Plans (TMPs).
• Analyze traffic operations to determine levels of service.
• Review crash data to identify correctable patterns.
• Perform traffic volume analysis and forecasting.
• Prepare Traffic Impact Study (TIS) and Traffic Design Study documents.
• Conduct warrant studies for traffic control devices.
• Use traffic simulation modeling tools to generate operational data and graphics.
• Conduct inventories and evaluations of traffic controls and infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Traffic engineering principles

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Synchro

VISSIM/VISUM

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

At GBA, we're more than just a team- we're problem-solvers, collaborators, and innovators. Our people are passionate about delivering high-quality, technically sound solutions that improve the communities where we live, work, and play. We combine deep expertise with a commitment to mentorship, safety, and continuous improvement to create remarkable outcomes for our clients and meaningful growth for our people.

We're looking for an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer to join our growing Traffic Group. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of transportation projects including signing, lighting, pavement marking, traffic control, signal design, traffic impact studies, corridor studies, and coordinated signal timing plans. You'll support private, municipal, county, and DOT clients while exploring emerging areas like smart work zones, complete streets, and Vision Zero initiatives.

What You'll Do

As an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer, you'll:

• Assist in the layout and design of traffic signals, roadway lighting, pavement markings, and signing.
• Develop traffic sequencing and traffic control plans.
• Contribute to Transportation Management Plans (TMPs).
• Analyze traffic operations to determine levels of service.
• Review crash data to identify correctable patterns.
• Perform traffic volume analysis and forecasting.
• Prepare Traffic Impact Study (TIS) and Traffic Design Study documents.
• Conduct warrant studies for traffic control devices.
• Use traffic simulation modeling tools to generate operational data and graphics.
• Conduct inventories and evaluations of traffic controls and infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• At least 2 years of experience in project design, plan development, and traffic analysis.
• Strong technical knowledge of traffic engineering principles.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn traffic analysis software such as Synchro and VISSIM/VISUM.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At GBA, you'll be part of a team that values integrity, safety, and innovation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
• Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
• Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement

Join Our Team

If you're a motivated traffic engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is excited about the future of transportation, we'd love to hear from you.

At GBA Companies, we are not your average engineering firm. We are about innovative people who want to solve problems. We’re known for our technical excellence, but we bring so much more to the table. We strive to create remarkable solutions for a higher quality of life. And we are changing the industry by integrating the design and construction process with use of new technology.

Our people are ambitious, passionate and committed to creating high quality, imaginative projects. We’ve created an environment where we celebrate our team’s eagerness to learn and grow. From birthdays and BBQs to protecting the environment and helping families in need, GBA employees celebrate and support one another and the communities where we live, work and play. Joining our team means you’ll have rewarding opportunities that challenge and inspire you

At GBA, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.