Senior Traffic Engineer

Senior Traffic Engineer

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients. For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 800 professionals working in 14 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us. GPD is looking to make Lexington our next hub of design and modeling innovation in Traffic Engineering. Due to our organic growth and stellar reputation in the industry, GPD is excited to add a Senior Traffic Engineer to our Lexington, KY office.

GPD Group works directly with the communities we serve for Traffic Control / Maintenance and Protection of Traffic / Highway Lighting and Signal Design Plan Preparation to create the safest mobility experience while keeping innovation at the forefront of our practice solutions. To reduce our carbon footprint, we address congestion by performing traffic signal operations and management for our clients. With this service we create the most efficient roadway systems possible to maximize our clients return on investment!

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in Traffic Engineering in Kentucky.
• Extensive experience with Traffic Signal and Traffic Control Design and Plan Preparation.
• Experience with Maintenance and Protection of Traffic design.
• Proficient understanding of Safety Studies, Interchange Studies, and Corridor Studies.
• Professional Engineer registration in the State of Kentucky with the ability to obtain an Ohio PE within 6 months.
• Well versed in Kentucky Department of Transportation and Local public agency specifications and contract management.
• PTOE / PTP / RSP or AICP Certification a plus.
• High level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.
• Proficient in the use of Highway Capacity Software (HCS) and Synchro/SimTraffic.
• Experience with Transmodeler, AutoCAD and Microstation a plus.
• Enjoys developing and nurturing strong client and sub consultant relationships in Lexington/Louisville area related to Traffic Engineering.
• Experience mentoring and empowering engineers newer in their career.
• Enjoys taking on a leadership role not only as a technical expert in our field but as a servant leader in the community and within the company.
• Thrives in a collaborative project environment and enjoys all forms of communications while working with clients and team members (virtual, in-person, phone).
• Extensive experience developing and overseeing project scope, schedule, and fees for new projects and additional scope/services requested by clients that yield successful projects for clients and the Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management in our Traffic group provides the opportunity to interact with multiple stakeholders and in a wide variety of services that encompass our discipline in the development of traffic design and planning projects: this includes survey, environmental assessment, geotechnical, roadway and bridge disciplines.
• Technical oversight: managing the traffic signal and control design process planning, analyzing, and correlating traffic impact studies to recognize discrepancies in results and identifying the possible solutions and risk associated with them.
• Technical support: As a member of the Traffic Group, you will likely provide technical support to other teams in our organization such as our Education Team or our Retail Team. Project locations can be local to the Pennsylvania market or range coast to coast.
• Client Engagement and Management offers a chance for the Project Manager to develop and build programs and client relationships to grow this team: this includes understanding clients' needs and how they translate into specific scope and reporting systems. This person will not only meet revenue goals but actively seek out opportunities to exceed expectations.
• Mentoring and developing the Traffic team to further our success in the industry: this includes not only civil engineering and technical training but empowering those teammates to find their passion and skills in our industry and translating that to continued career success.
• Administrative oversight: using Key Performance indicators, this includes developing, communicating, and tracking workflow tasks, scheduling, championing GPD's quality assurance and client standards, and ensuring that project documents are consistent with project plans and within scope and budget.

GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows that they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort in to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution
• Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Professional Development Support
• And much more…

At GPD Group, we believe in the value of every individual. GPD Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we assure you that all applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit