Traffic Engineer - Design

Overview

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Location:

Rocky Hill, CT. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the Hartford, CT area office.

In this role, you’ll apply your technical expertise in traffic analysis, modeling, and roadway design to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of transportation systems across Connecticut. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop solutions that ease congestion, enhance mobility, and create safer streets for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. From analyzing traffic flow and designing signals to preparing construction documents and supporting field investigations, your work will directly impact the quality of life in the community by making travel safer and more efficient.

• Perform operational analyses and simulations of transportation systems using software packages such as VISSIM, Synchro/Sim Traffic, Highway Capacity Software (HCS).
• Prepare summaries of operational analyses, including documentation of inputs, processes, outputs, and measures of effectiveness.
• Assist in data collection and field investigation efforts for transportation studies, including performing traffic counts, travel time runs, and inventories of roadway elements.
• Utilize the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and other transportation standards, manuals and Connecticut requirements to perform signal warrant studies and assist in developing maintenance of traffic plans for highway construction and utility projects.
• Assist in developing traffic and transit travel demand forecasts using travel demand models and the ITE Trip Generation Manual.
• Assist in evaluating and summarizing operational and forecast data for use in transportation studies.
• Assist in traffic signal and roadway geometric evaluations and design.
• Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway/traffic projects from preliminary to final design under supervision by a Professional Engineer.
• Assist in developing and reviewing construction documents, including plans, specifications, and quantity estimates.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in Traffic or Highway/Roadway design, with the ability to assist in developing construction documents.
• Working knowledge of VISSIM, HCS and Synchro/Sim Traffic software.
• Hands-on traffic analysis, traffic engineering and travel forecasting.
• Experience with CADD/Design Software (Micro Station and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel and management.
• Experience with Micro Station, Geo Pak, AutoCAD, Project Wise and Microsoft Office.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Understanding of MUTCD and ITE Trip Generation Manual is preferred.
• Experience with Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) is preferred.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000
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Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• 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.

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. GFT 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.

Location:

Rocky Hill, CT

Working Hours:

8 AM – 5 PM

Employment Status:
Full-time

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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