Traffic Engineer

GAI Consultants Inc; Canton, Fishers, Indianapolis, Louisville (OH, IN, IN, KY, NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation and Infrastructure Unit’s traffic design group. This role supports design elements such as traffic signals, roadway lighting, signage, pavement markings, and ITS infrastructure across multiple office locations, with a sign-on bonus opportunity.

The position requires 4+ years of experience, a B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, and a Professional Engineer license.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in traffic engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design traffic engineering elements: signals, lighting, signage, pavement markings, ITS, and work zone traffic control.
• Perform traffic analysis and modeling using HCS, Synchro, Sidra, and PTV tools.
• Collect and analyze safety data, crash data, and HSM analyses.
• Prepare transportation management plans for major roadway projects.
• Produce traffic-related technical documents and reports.
• Conduct field work and site visits.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering

Tools

Highway Capacity Software (HCS)

Synchro

Sidra

Vissim

Vistro

Visum

Job description

GAI Consultants has a career-building opportunity for a Traffic Engineer within our Transportation and Infrastructure Unit’s traffic design group. GAI is an established and growing multi-discipline engineering firm with tremendous growth opportunities. This position can be based out of multiple office locations and has the opportunity for a sign-on Bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design of traffic engineering elements including traffic signals, roadway lighting, signage and pavement markings, ITS infrastructure, and work zone traffic control.
• Traffic analysis and modeling utilizing various software tools such as Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro, Sidra, and PTV software tools (Vissim/Vistro/Visum).
• Safety data collection and analysis including crash data review, crash rate calculations, and Highway Safety Manual (HSM) analysis.
• Development related traffic impact analysis
• Preparation of Transportation Management Plans for major roadway improvement projects
• Preparation of traffic related technical documents and reports
• Related field work and site visits

General Characteristics

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Applies teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 4+ Years of Experience

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Technical Responsibilities

• Occasionally designs portions of a project, system, component, or process.
• Prepares plans, specifications, and other project documents.
• Designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data.

Project and Task Management

• Occasionally assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff.
• Occasionally plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects.

Management Responsibility

• Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.

Communication Skills

• Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Why GAI?

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Performance-driven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

4 years:

Design of traffic engineering elements including traffic signals, roadway lighting, signage and pavement markings, ITS infrastructure, and work zone traffic control.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Professional Engineer

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