Traffic Engineer

Overview

Design traffic systems, analyze flows, safety data, and manage related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• traffic modeling
• transportation plans
• technical reports
• design elements
• safety analysis
• project scheduling

Tasks

Design of traffic engineering elements including traffic signals, roadway lighting, signage and pavement markings, ITS infrastructure, and work zone traffic control. -Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects. -Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. -Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments. -Prepares plans, specifications, and other project documents. -Preparation of Transportation Management Plans for major roadway improvement projects -Preparation of traffic related technical documents and reports -Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products. -Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments. -Traffic analysis and modeling utilizing various software tools such as Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro, Sidra, and PTV software tools (Vissim/Vistro/Visum). -Occasionally designs portions of a project, system, component, or process. -Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. -Designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data. -Occasionally assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff. -Safety data collection and analysis including crash data review, crash rate calculations, and Highway Safety Manual (HSM) analysis. -Design of traffic engineering elements including traffic signals, roadway lighting, signage and pavement markings, ITS infrastructure, and work zone traffic control. -Occasionally plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work. -Applies teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.

Requirements

• p.e. license
• 4+ years
• engineering degree
• driver's license
• communication
• multidisciplinary

What You Bring

Driver's License Communication Skills Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field. Minimum Years of Experience -Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences. -Professional Engineer (P.E.) License -4+ Years of Experience -Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area. -B.S. or M.S. Engineering -Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.

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Benefits

GAI Consultants has a career-building opportunity for a Traffic Engineer within our Transportation and Infrastructure Unit’s traffic design group. GAI is an established and growing multi-discipline engineering firm with tremendous growth opportunities. This position can be based out of multiple office locations and has the opportunity for a sign-on Bonus. -Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries -401k company match -New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program -Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire) -Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays -Tuition Reimbursement

About Gai Consultants, Inc.

-is a trusted partner in engineering, environmental, and construction services, delivering innovative solutions across diverse sectors. -has established a strong reputation for providing tailored, sustainable solutions for complex projects. -focuses on helping clients achieve their infrastructure goals with a blend of technical expertise and practical experience. -notable projects include large-scale infrastructure development, energy systems, and water management solutions. -known for its ability to adapt to both public and private sector challenges. -provides consulting services that bridge the gap between engineering design, environmental solutions, and construction management.

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