Traffic Engineer P4

GRAEF; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Free parking

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GRAEF in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer to join our growing team. You will lead traffic engineering studies, supervise projects and mentor junior staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers hybrid scheduling, opportunities to develop client relationships, and involvement in high-profile transportation projects.

A P.E. license in Illinois and 5+ years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation/traffic
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant traffic engineering experience
• Professional Engineer registration in Illinois
• PTOE and/or RSP certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee traffic impact analyses, transportation planning, signal design, microsimulation, roundabout feasibility, parking and safety studies for public and private clients
• Manage traffic engineering projects: scope, budget, schedule, coordination, delivery and financial performance
• Mentor and develop junior staff through training, guidance and QC reviews
• Support proposals, client development and business development efforts to secure new work

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (transportation/traffic)

Tools

Highway Capacity Software (HCS)

SYNCHRO / SimTraffic

AutoCAD

VISSIM

Job description

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing quality engineering services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best professional approach to service is to hire technically competent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated individuals. GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. If you are looking for the opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects, have the satisfaction and security of working at a 100% employee-owned company, then GRAEF is the place for you!

Our continued growth and success have created an opportunity for an experienced Traffic Engineer at our growing Chicago office located in the President's Plaza. The successful candidate will join a highly respected traffic engineering team and serve as a technical and project leader. This role offers opportunities to manage projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, develop client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of a well-established practice.

As a Traffic Engineer at GRAEF, enjoy responsibilities that include:

• Prepare and oversee traffic impact analysis studies, transportation planning studies, traffic signal design and timings, microsimulation and modeling services, roundabout feasibility studies, parking studies, and safety studies for public and private-sector clients.
• Manage traffic engineering projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, coordination, project delivery, and financial performance.
• Mentor and support the technical development of junior staff, through training, day-to-day guidance, and quality control reviews.
• Support proposal preparation, client development, and strategic business development pursuits, including identifying and helping secure new work.

We are considering Traffic Engineer candidates to join our team who possess the following basic qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation or traffic engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant traffic engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer registration in Illinois.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and/or Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification is a plus.
• Project management experience is preferred, but we are also open to candidates who demonstrate leadership of technical tasks and a clear interest in developing into a project manager role.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple complex assignments and establish priorities.
• Proficiency with Highway Capacity Software (HCS), SYNCHRO / SimTraffic, including the ability to guide staff and review technical work.
• Experience with VISSIM, IHSDM and AutoCAD, is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with traffic engineering guidelines, including: WisDOT, IDOT, ITE, FHWA, AASHTO, and MUTCD publications for preparation of traffic studies.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with public and private-sector clients, agency staff, peers, management, and project stakeholders.
• Experience supporting proposal preparation, client development, and business development efforts is preferred.

Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include

• The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000. (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience and skill set, as well as internal and external equity.)
• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting new office location located in the President's Plaza with onsite amenities such as a 24/7 state of the art fitness center and more
• Free parking
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets