Gannett Fleming
Overview
GFT
is seeking a
Traffic Civil Engineer
to join our
Ohio Transportation Team
and support a variety of design and planning projects in the
Midwest region . This role follows a
hybrid work model , requiring regular attendance at one of our Ohio offices:
Columbus, Akron, Cleveland, or Youngstown .
Working on the transportation team at
GFT
offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.
What you’ll be challenged to do The ideal candidate will have significant experience and demonstrated technical excellence in planning, organization and completion of traffic studies, projects, and concept development of interchange projects for a variety of clients, particularly states and municipalities. This position is with our Midwest traffic team.
A candidate for this position should have strong listening and communication skills with the ability to write materials, develop plans and present concepts and ideas to clients that relay a clear message. Additionally, we are seeking someone with strong leadership ability, is a team player and takes ownership of their work. The primary types of projects the candidate will be assigned include signing and pavement marking design, traffic signal and lighting design, maintenance of traffic design along with planning projects related to traffic impact studies, safety analysis, capacity analysis, and simulation modeling.
Responsibilities
Acts as a Project Engineer as to the assigned tasks, including being responsible for keeping tasks on budget, and general results of tasks.
Provide team mentorship. Plans, organizes, and delegate the work of a staff of junior engineers and technicians.
Provide input to supervisor on scope and fee for proposal tasks. Serves as a technical specialist for the organization in the application of traffic engineering theories, concepts, principles and processes for an assigned area of responsibility.
Keeps abreast of new scientific methods and developments affecting the organization for the purposes of recommending changes in emphasis of programs or new programs warranted by such developments.
Responsible for client satisfaction and adhering to company’s Quality processes/methods.
Conducts and oversees field work for the collection of traffic data, such as traffic counts, vehicle spot speed studies, sight distance measurements, delay studies, gap studies, etc.
Oversees and prepares plans, specifications, quantities and cost estimates for the design of traffic engineering components of projects (including but not limited to, intersection geometry, signing and pavement markings, traffic signals, signal interconnect, roadway lighting, ITS, construction sequencing and work zone traffic control).
Oversees and prepares traffic safety studies, traffic impact studies, and planning studies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
Licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio, or able to obtain licensure in the next six months
Minimum of 4 years' professional experience
Knowledge of the MUTCD, AASHTO Green Book, Highway Capacity Manual, ITE Trip Generation Manual
Knowledge of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) design standards and guidelines
Knowledge of software design systems such as Bentley OpenRoads Designer, SignCAD, ProjectWise and AutoCAD Civil 3D
Knowledge of capacity analysis software such as Synchro and HCS
Knowledge of microsimulation software such as Transmodeler and VISSIM
Preferred
PTOE certification
Compensation and Benefits Compensation: The salary range for this role is
$82,000 - $120,000 . 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
About GFT GFT, a privately held AEC firm, innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives
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 and Status Location: Columbus, OH; Akron, OH; Cleveland, OH; Youngstown, OH
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $82,000 - $120,000 (salary dependent upon experience and geographic location)
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
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is seeking a
Traffic Civil Engineer
to join our
Ohio Transportation Team
and support a variety of design and planning projects in the
Midwest region . This role follows a
hybrid work model , requiring regular attendance at one of our Ohio offices:
Columbus, Akron, Cleveland, or Youngstown .
Working on the transportation team at
GFT
offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.
What you’ll be challenged to do The ideal candidate will have significant experience and demonstrated technical excellence in planning, organization and completion of traffic studies, projects, and concept development of interchange projects for a variety of clients, particularly states and municipalities. This position is with our Midwest traffic team.
A candidate for this position should have strong listening and communication skills with the ability to write materials, develop plans and present concepts and ideas to clients that relay a clear message. Additionally, we are seeking someone with strong leadership ability, is a team player and takes ownership of their work. The primary types of projects the candidate will be assigned include signing and pavement marking design, traffic signal and lighting design, maintenance of traffic design along with planning projects related to traffic impact studies, safety analysis, capacity analysis, and simulation modeling.
Responsibilities
Acts as a Project Engineer as to the assigned tasks, including being responsible for keeping tasks on budget, and general results of tasks.
Provide team mentorship. Plans, organizes, and delegate the work of a staff of junior engineers and technicians.
Provide input to supervisor on scope and fee for proposal tasks. Serves as a technical specialist for the organization in the application of traffic engineering theories, concepts, principles and processes for an assigned area of responsibility.
Keeps abreast of new scientific methods and developments affecting the organization for the purposes of recommending changes in emphasis of programs or new programs warranted by such developments.
Responsible for client satisfaction and adhering to company’s Quality processes/methods.
Conducts and oversees field work for the collection of traffic data, such as traffic counts, vehicle spot speed studies, sight distance measurements, delay studies, gap studies, etc.
Oversees and prepares plans, specifications, quantities and cost estimates for the design of traffic engineering components of projects (including but not limited to, intersection geometry, signing and pavement markings, traffic signals, signal interconnect, roadway lighting, ITS, construction sequencing and work zone traffic control).
Oversees and prepares traffic safety studies, traffic impact studies, and planning studies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
Licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio, or able to obtain licensure in the next six months
Minimum of 4 years' professional experience
Knowledge of the MUTCD, AASHTO Green Book, Highway Capacity Manual, ITE Trip Generation Manual
Knowledge of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) design standards and guidelines
Knowledge of software design systems such as Bentley OpenRoads Designer, SignCAD, ProjectWise and AutoCAD Civil 3D
Knowledge of capacity analysis software such as Synchro and HCS
Knowledge of microsimulation software such as Transmodeler and VISSIM
Preferred
PTOE certification
Compensation and Benefits Compensation: The salary range for this role is
$82,000 - $120,000 . 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
About GFT GFT, a privately held AEC firm, innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives
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 and Status Location: Columbus, OH; Akron, OH; Cleveland, OH; Youngstown, OH
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $82,000 - $120,000 (salary dependent upon experience and geographic location)
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
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