Traffic Engineer

GFT is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our Practice or CBG Team in Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, or Orlando FL! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at any of our Florida offices.

 

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​.  Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.  

 

What you’ll be challenged to do:

The ideal candidate will have significant experience and demonstrated technical excellence in traffic engineering, transportation planning, organization and completion of traffic studies, projects, and concept development of interchange projects for a variety of clients, particularly states and municipalities. This position is with our Southeast (Florida) traffic team.

 

A candidate for this position should have strong listening and communication skills with the ability to write materials, develop plans and present concepts and ideas to clients that relay a clear message. Additionally, we are seeking someone with strong leadership ability, is a team player and takes ownership of their work. The primary types of projects the candidate will be assigned include signing and pavement marking design, traffic signal and lighting design, maintenance of traffic design along with planning projects related to traffic impact studies, safety analysis, capacity analysis, and travel demand and traffic simulation modeling. 

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Acts as a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer as to the assigned tasks, including being responsible for the budget, and general results of tasks.
• Provide team leadership. Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a staff of engineers and technicians.
• Develops contractual basis for projects.
• Serves as a technical specialist for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes for an assigned area of responsibility.
• Responsible for client satisfaction.
• Assists with and oversees field work for the collection of traffic data, such as traffic counts, vehicle spot speed studies, sight distance measurements, delay studies, gap studies, etc.
• Oversees and prepares plans, specifications, quantities and cost estimates for the design of traffic engineering components of projects (including but not limited to, intersection geometry, signing and pavement markings, traffic signals, signal interconnect, roadway lighting, ITS, construction sequencing and work zone traffic control).
• Oversees and prepares traffic safety studies, traffic impact studies, and planning studies.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing professional networks; participating in professional societies. These activities can be accomplished in person or virtually, if needed.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Certified as a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or could obtain licensure in the next six months.
• 5 to 15 years’ experience in Traffic Engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of the MUTCD, AASHTO Green Book, Highway Capacity Manual, ITE Trip Generation Manual
• Knowledge of various engineering software design systems, such as MicroStation or OpenRoads
• Knowledge of various capacity analysis software, such as Synchro and VISSIM
• 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 GFT serves.

What we prefer you bring: 

• PTOE certification
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university

  Compensation:The salary range for this role is $93,00-$117,000 Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.  Featured Benefits: • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

 

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

 

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location:Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, or Orlando FL Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

"California Applicants"Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

 

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