Traffic Engineer

Description

GPI is seeking a full-time Traffic Engineer for our growing Connecticut Operations. GPI seeks candidates looking for an opportunity to be key players on our traffic team, with a wide range of experiences and responsibilities. This position demonstrates flexibility in being involved in both public and private development projects both in-state and regionally. GPI's traffic team works to solve mobility issues through transportation solutions that benefit communities and the quality of life of those impacted by our infrastructure projects. GPI's success is built around its seven strategic objectives, which start with employee satisfaction. This is evident by the longevity of our employee retention and the family culture within our organization. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!

GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm with over 1800 employees and 60 offices providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit:

Responsibilities:

• Thorough understanding of current traffic engineering standards and practices
• Working knowledge of drafting, traffic analysis, and simulation programs (Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, AUTOCAD) is required. Knowledge of VISSIM and SIDRA is a plus
• Good writing skills with the ability to prepare reports and memorandums.
• Interest in learning and growing as a professional while mentoring younger staff to strengthen the team
• Attendance at industry events and networking.

Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering required with a focus on Traffic/Transportation preferred
• 7+ years of traffic engineering experience preferred. All levels of experience will be considered
• PE is required (CT preferred), and PTOE, and RSP are plusses.
• Experience developing conceptual intersection/corridor options is a plus
• Interest and experience in working on complete streets projects is a plus
• Experience with urban design and current design practices for multi-modal accommodation is a plus
• Experience working on CTDOT projects is a plus

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working