Traffic Engineer
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Job overview
GAI Consultants is seeking a Traffic Engineer for its Transportation and Infrastructure Unit, offering a career‑building role that involves designing traffic engineering elements, conducting traffic analysis and safety data studies, preparing management plans and technical reports, and performing field work, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
4 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
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
Market based, competitive compensation
Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
Comprehensive Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
Company paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Meaningful Work-Life Balance
Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
An additional floating holiday-use it for what matters to you
Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Growth, Learning & Financial Security
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Support and rewards for professional development and certifications
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Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Engineering (required)
Experience
4 years: Design of traffic engineering elements including traffic signals, roadway lighting, signage and pavement markings, ITS infrastructure, and work zone traffic control. (required)
Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)
Professional Engineer (required)
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
TRAFF004532
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