Senior Traffic Engineer

Gannett Fleming; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannett Fleming is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to enhance transportation infrastructure in Owings Mills. The role involves leading project teams, applying technical expertise, and delivering resilient solutions in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in traffic operations and a Civil Engineering background. Gannett Fleming offers an engaging hybrid work model with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in transportation and/or traffic engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration is strongly desired.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage relationships with clients and contractors.
• Prepare project deliverables including construction plans and specifications.
• Supervise junior staff and participate in client meetings.

Skills

Traffic operations

Forecasting

Transportation planning

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Travel demand model software

Job description

GFT is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineerto join our Transportation teamin Owings Mills! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Owings Mills office.

Working on theroadway teamatGFT 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 roadway projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a senior traffic / transportation engineer you will apply technical expertise, lead project teams, coordinate with client stakeholders and manage relationships with contractors and sub-consultants on a variety of projects with our mid-Atlantic state and municipal clients. Projects may also include other clients (Federal, private, etc.) and other regions nationally as opportunities are available.

Qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate progressive experience in transportation engineering, with specialized skills and experience in traffic operations, forecasting, and transportation planning. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Participate on interdisciplinary teams with technical responsibilities in the areas of traffic operations analysis; field data collection/counting; traffic signal design; signing and striping plan preparation; and construction traffic control planning.
• Prepare project deliverables including construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Supervise work prepared by junior professional staff and technicians.
• Participates in client meetings and the presentation of project findings to technical and lay audiences.
• Participate in the preparation of contract and task proposals and negotiations as needed.
• Review and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Provide traffic staff assistance for GFT clients.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration is strongly desired.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification is desirable.
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in transportation and/or traffic engineering and design to include maintenance of traffic, signing, markings and signals.

What we prefer you bring:

• Familiar with MS Office, MicroStation and/or AutoCAD software preferred.
• Experience using HCS, VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic and Sidra analysis software preferred.
• Experience with travel demand model software such as Cube considered a plus.
• Experience with Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) considered a plus.
• Strong public speaking skills with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously both independently and also as an integral part of a design team.

This is mostly an indoor position, but some outdoor work is also required. Some travel and some overtime required. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum 3 days of onsite office attendance.

Compensation:The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $135,000. 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 LivesGFT 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 GFT. Location:Baltimore ; Owings Mills Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time Salary Range:$100,000 - $135,000Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location