Entry-Level Traffic Engineer - Shape Safer Streets

GBA Team; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Flexible time off

Job summary

GBA is seeking an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic Group in Missouri. You will work on diverse transportation projects including signing, lighting, pavement markings, traffic control, signal design, and traffic studies.

You will support private, municipal, county, and DOT clients while exploring emerging areas like smart work zones, complete streets, and Vision Zero initiatives, under mentorship in 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 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Synchro

VISSIM/VISUM

EIT certification

Job description

GBA is seeking an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic Group in Missouri. You will work on diverse transportation projects including signing, lighting, pavement markings, traffic control, signal design, and traffic studies.

You will support private, municipal, county, and DOT clients while exploring emerging areas like smart work zones, complete streets, and Vision Zero initiatives, under mentorship in a collaborative team.