EIT - Traffic Engineer

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking an Entry Level Traffic Engineer-in-Training with 1–3 years of experience to join our Transportation & Infrastructure unit. The role offers hybrid or remote work with residency in PA; relocation may be required for non-PA candidates.

The successful candidate will apply their college education to traffic design, analysis, and reporting, using Synchro/HCS, MicroStation/OpenRoads and standard MS Word/Excel tools, working on PennDOT and Turnpike projects.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• EIT certification required; FE exam completed.
• 1–3 years of civil engineering experience, especially in traffic design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Performs advisory or consulting work across broad project areas with innovative aspects.
• Assesses practices to achieve sustainable performance on complex engineering projects.

Skills

Traffic design analysis

Roadway design

Report preparation

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Synchro

HCS

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking an Entry Level (1-3 years experience) "Traffic Engineer- in- Training" to work within our Transportation & Infrastructure Business Unit. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their college education and related work experience to develop professionally into a well-rounded engineer with the ability to grow in today's global environment. Successful completion of the FE examination and current EIT certification is required. Office locations include Cranberry Township, Homestead, Cannonsburg, or Philadelphia, PA. Hybrid or remote work is available with residency required in the Commonwealth of PA. A successful candidate outside of PA must be willing to relocate. Join GAI and make your mark among a team of engineering, planning, and environmental consultants who provide innovative solutions to energy, transportation, development, government, and industrial clients worldwide. GAI is the right place for talented and motivated individuals who seek to distinguish themselves in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
• Transportation design including traffic design analysis and roadway design.
• Preparation of reports, maps, drawings, bid documents, and project plans
• Proficient in Synchro and/or HCS software
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledgeable in MicroStation with the familiarity of roadway design software such as OpenRoads Designer is desired.

General Characteristics

• Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their organizations.
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding projects and activities.
• Evaluates solutions to complex problems.
• Assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complicated situations.

Minimum Years Of Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience working in the field of Civil Engineering, particularly traffic design and analysis.

Education

• B.S. degree in Engineering is required. Master's degree preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• EIT Certification
• Driver’s License

Technical Responsibilities

• Performs advisory or consulting work for the organization across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative/complex aspects.
• Assesses practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Why GAI?

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful Work–Life Balance

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Growth, Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

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