Highway​/Traffic Design Engineer

What You Will Do:

As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking a Highway / Traffic Design Engineer to support our Transportation group in our Long Island, NY office
. This role follows a hybrid work model
, requiring regular attendance at our Woodbury, NY office.

Working on the roadway 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 roadway projects here.

As a Highway / Traffic Design Engineer, you will support design efforts and traffic analysis on projects throughout New York City and Long Island. You will collaborate with engineers, planners, and other design professionals to develop practical, data-driven solutions that enhance mobility and improve safety in both dense urban and suburban environments.

From preparing traffic studies and signal layouts to assisting with construction documents and field investigations, your work will directly contribute to projects for NYSDOT, NYCDOT, MTA and other local agencies. You will gain hands‑on experience across a range of transportation initiatives while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your development.

• Preparing and reviewing detailed construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and quantity calculations for roadway projects.
• Developing geometric designs, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans consistent with project goals and applicable standards.
• Utilizing software tools such as Micro Station, Project Wise, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office suite to produce and refine project deliverables.
• Develop traffic signal plans including phasing, timing, detection, interconnect/communications, and controller specifications.
• Design compliant curb ramps and pedestrian access routes per ADA/PROWAG and NYSDOT standards, including grading, detectable warnings, and drainage.
• Perform operational analyses and simulations of transportation systems using software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Sim Traffic, and Highway Capacity Software (HCS)
• Prepare summaries of operational analyses, including documentation of inputs, methodologies, and results
• Apply the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, NYSDOT and NYCDOT standards, and other applicable guidelines to assist with signal warrant studies and maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT/MOT) plans
• Evaluate and summarize operational and forecast data for transportation studies and reports
• Perform design tasks for roadway and traffic projects from preliminary through final design under the supervision of a Professional Engineer
• Assist in the preparation and review of construction documents, including plans, specifications, and quantity estimates
• Contribute as a member of a multidisciplinary project team

What you’ll bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 2 - 4 years of experience in highway/roadway design, traffic engineering, and traffic design.
• Traffic Signal Design experience with NYSDOT or other government agencies
• ADA compliant curb ramp design experience
• Experience with roadway and traffic elements and supporting the development of construction documents
• Experience with CADD/design software such as Micro Station and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Hands‑on experience in traffic analysis and traffic engineering tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical staff, project managers, and agency clients
• Experience with Micro Station, AutoCAD, Project Wise, and Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with the MUTCD and ITE Trip Generation Manual
• Working knowledge of VISSIM, HCS, and Synchro/Sim Traffic
• Experience working with NYSDOT, NYCDOT, MTA, or other New York metropolitan…