Traffic Engineer - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules

Generous PTO

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) with Company Match

Telemedicine

Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Gresham Smith in Jacksonville, Florida is looking for a Traffic Engineer. As part of your role, you will plan and conduct transportation engineering projects, including traffic impact analyses and forecasting studies. The ideal candidate will hold a B.S. in Civil or Transportation Engineering, possess at least 5 years of relevant experience, and have a Professional Engineer license. We offer in-house learning, tuition reimbursement, and a competitive benefits package including healthcare and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in traffic engineering and/or traffic planning projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and techniques applied in traffic and transportation projects.
• Ability to explain, persuade, and negotiate critical project issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, or coordinate transportation engineering work, including traffic studies.
• Prepare engineering reports, plans, and specifications for major projects.
• Supervise less experienced engineers and technical support personnel within a project team.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Traffic Planning

Synchro

Excel

OpenRoads

Engineering Principles

Education

B.S. in Civil or Transportation Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure

Tools

HCS

SIDRA

VISSIM

ArcGIS

CUBE

TransCAD

Job description

About Us

Gresham Smith calls it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

• A B.S. in Civil or Transportation Engineering


• At least 5 years of experience in traffic engineering and/or traffic planning projects, with DOT experience strongly desired


• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure, required


• Experience planning, scheduling, coordinating, and conducting transportation and traffic engineering work


• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and techniques applied in traffic and transportation projects


• Skilled in explaining, persuading, and negotiating critical project issues


• Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships


• Proficiency in Synchro, Excel, and OpenRoads; knowledge of HCS, SIDRA, VISSIM, ArcGIS, CUBE, and TransCAD is desirable


• Strong understanding of and experience using HCM, MUTCD, AASHTO, and DOT's Policies and Procedures, including DOT policy manuals or similar documents

About The Role

As a Traffic Engineer, you will:

• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate transportation engineering work, including traffic impact analyses, traffic forecasting studies, roundabout feasibility studies, parking studies, signal timing studies, access management studies, intersection safety analyses, operational studies, and corridor studies


• Prepare engineering reports, plans, and specifications for major projects


• Produce engineering drawings based on applicable traffic industry calculations; check, interpret, and revise engineering drawings


• Prepare and review project plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates


• Prepare informational materials (e.g., project fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations) to communicate projects clearly to stakeholders and the public


• Supervise less experienced engineers and technical support personnel within a project team


• Coordinate projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants, and firm staff


• Communicate and interact effectively with project team members, client representatives, review agencies, and others as appropriate


• Prepare project scope, schedules, and budgets; assist in overall project management

Join Us

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for You

Professional Growth

In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares

Employees feel cared for and confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO


• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D


• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance


• Family Planning and Parental Leave


• Mass/Public Transit Program


• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!