Civil Engineer - Traffic & Highway

Civil Engineer - Traffic & Highway

GFT is seeking a Civil Engineer, specializing in Traffic and Highway, to join our Transportation Team in one of our GFT office locations:
Atlanta, GA;
Chicago, IL;
Schaumburg, IL;
Kansas City, MO;
Wichita, KS;
Omaha, NE;
Denver, CO;
St. Louis, MO;
Tulsa, OK; or Oklahoma City, OK. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of these office locations.

We are looking for a candidate who is excited to work on a variety of complex projects with colleagues who enjoy all aspects of design. The Highway & Traffic Team is currently involved in safety and design alternative analysis, corridor reconstruction projects, interchange and intersection improvements, bridge preservation projects and bridge replacement projects. This person will provide transportation engineering services on highway, bridge and rail projects throughout the country.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of professional experience. Proven ability to work in a team environment and share experience and expertise with teammates is ideal.

• Plan, conduct and coordinate traffic engineering work.
• Prepare reports, plans and specifications for design projects.
• Monitor multiple project schedules and budgets.
• Prepare and review design calculations.
• Research design alternatives, code requirements and present findings.
• Prepare and review reports, contract drawings, cost estimates and specifications.
• Communicate regularly with the Project Manager regarding expected results, workload, and progress.
• Advocate for, lead, and mentor entry‑level engineers.
• Communicate and attend meetings with clients, subconsultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Engage in business development activities including information gathering, preliminary design and proposal writing.
• Develop accurate engineering designs and plans with quality presentation, while meeting project budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Minimum of 4 years of highway and/or traffic engineering experience.
• EIT certification.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and Microstation, Geopak, Open Roads Designer, VISSIM, VISUM, AutoCAD.
• Traffic signal design and Synchro experience; knowledge of MUTCD, HSM, and HCS.
• Active engagement of multiple perspectives when solving problems, learning from peers, and encouraging reciprocal learning among team members.
• Commitment to full inclusion and diversity.

• Certified as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred.
• Experience working with transportation agencies such as IDOT, CDOT, KDOT, MoDOT, or NDOT.
• Familiarity with highway design principles.
• Experience using VISSIM.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $100,000, dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; wellness programs; parental leave; pet insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development opportunities and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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.

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.

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