Traffic Civil Engineer

TranSystems; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Traffic Engineer to contribute to innovative transportation projects. This role involves providing engineering services on highway, bridge, and rail projects, ensuring quality designs and effective project management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working on diverse projects that enhance community infrastructure. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company offers a dynamic workplace where your contributions will make a significant impact. Join a team that values innovation and teamwork while enjoying a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) company match

Parental & caregiver leave

Flexible work schedules

Competitive vacation accrual

Employer paid life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of highway engineering experience required.
• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited university is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review design calculations and reports.
• Lead and mentor entry-level engineers and engage in business development.

Skills

Highway Engineering

Traffic Signal Design

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microstation

Geopak

Open Roads Designer

VISSIM

VISUM

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our growing Kansas City, MO office, located in the heart of downtown. This position could also be located at any of the following Gannett Fleming TranSystems offices: Wichita, KS, Omaha, NE; Denver, CO; St. Louis, MO; Tulsa, OK; or Oklahoma City, OK. This person will provide transportation engineering services on highway, bridge and rail projects throughout the country. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of professional experience.

We are looking for a candidate to join our team who is excited to work on a variety of complex projects with colleagues who enjoy all aspects of design. The Highway & Traffic Team is currently involved in safety and design alternative analysis, corridor reconstruction projects, interchange and intersection improvements, bridge preservation projects and bridge replacement projects.

Our success has been built on teamwork with our colleagues in highway, bridge, stormwater, and utility design. We strive for innovation and ingenuity in our designs so we can provide the best outcome for all transportation users. Proven ability to work in a team environment and share of experience and expertise with teammates is ideal. A successful candidate should be able to plan, conduct and coordinate traffic engineering work, prepare reports, plans and specs for design projects, and monitor multiple project schedules and budgets.

Gannett Fleming TranSystems embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values of our company culture. We recognize the importance of diverse perspectives and backgrounds on our teams. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has opportunities for success. Gannett Fleming TranSystems is currently working and onboarding employees remotely. TranSystems appreciates the importance of work-life balance and offers flexible work schedules and environments.

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and review design calculations.
• Research design alternatives, code requirements and present findings.
• Prepare and review reports, contract drawings, cost estimates and specifications.
• Communicate regularly with the Project Manager as to expected results, workload, and progress.
• Advocate for, lead, and mentor entry level engineers.
• Communicate and attend meetings with clients, subconsultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Engage in business development activities including information gathering, preliminary design and proposal writing.
• Develop accurate engineering designs and plans with quality presentation, while meeting project budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• At least 4 years highway and engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.).
• Microstation & Geopak, Open Roads Designer, VISSIM, VISUM, AutoCAD.
• Traffic signal design and Synchro experience; knowledge of MUTCD, HSM & HCS.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that Gannett Fleming TranSystems serves.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Certified as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred
• Experience working with KDOT and MoDOT other local transportation agencies
• Familiarity with highway design principles
• Experience using VISSIM

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
  
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD.
• 401(k) company match.
• Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender , sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.