Transportation Engineer

Job Description At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. We are looking for an experienced Transportation Engineer in our Central Region to work with an energetic and high performing team. This position offers a variety of work and will involve: Conducting and preparing a variety of transportation analyses and traffic impact studies, including traffic impact analysis, traffic signal warrant analysis, intersection design studies, safety studies, bicycle, and pedestrian planning studies. Specific tasks include: Conducting field reviews and assessing existing conditions Developing design traffic and existing/future traffic conditions Performing capacity/LOS and corridor feasibility studies Executing operational analyses and traffic simulations Designing and optimizing signal timing Applying access management principles to improve corridor operations Performing historical crash reviews and advanced safety analyses Developing and evaluating multimodal alternatives Recommending improvements and innovations Preparing high-quality technical reports, memorandums, and project documentation Assisting/leading traffic signal designs and concept plan development. Responsible for some business development and marketing activities, proposal writing, and maintaining client relations. Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree. Minimum 5 years transportation engineering experience. Professional Engineering License desired. Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification desired. Experience completing Traffic Impact Studies is required. Familiarity with HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic and SIDRA/RODEL traffic capacity analysis software. Familiarity with MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil3d and possess ability to become proficient in each, desired. Strong teammate, with the ability to work independently when required, cooperative in open sharing of information and knowledge with team. Good time management ability, ability to handle conflicting priorities and work in a fast‑paced environment. Attention to detail and ability to complete diverse assignments – Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to meet challenging deadlines. Salary Range $115,000.00 - $120,000.00, varies based on experience and location. Benefits 401K – Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service. Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service. Holiday Pay – Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee. Wellness Benefit – Regular full‑term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to a maximum of $250.00 annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices. Equal Opportunity Employer As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr