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Civil Engineer - Traffic & Highway
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GFT This role follows a
hybrid work model , requiring regular attendance at one of these office locations:
Chicago, IL; Schaumburg, IL; Kansas City, MO; Wichita, KS; Omaha, NE; Denver, CO; St. Louis, MO; Tulsa, OK; or Oklahoma City, OK . What You Will Do
Join the Transportation Team on highway, bridge, and rail projects throughout the country. Provide transportation engineering services on highway, bridge and rail projects. Plan, conduct and coordinate traffic engineering work, prepare reports, plans and specs for design projects, and monitor multiple project schedules and budgets. Prepare and review design calculations, reports, contract drawings, cost estimates and specifications. Research design alternatives, code requirements and present findings. Communicate regularly with the Project Manager regarding expected results, workload, and progress. Advocate for, lead, and mentor entry level engineers. Communicate and attend meetings with clients, subconsultants, and other project stakeholders. Engage in business development activities including information gathering, preliminary design and proposal writing. Develop accurate engineering designs and plans with quality presentation, while meeting project budgets and schedules. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Education | Experience
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university. A minimum of 4 years highway and/or traffic engineering experience. EIT Certification. Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). MicroStation & Geopak, Open Roads Designer, VISSIM, VISUM, AutoCAD. Traffic signal design and Synchro experience; knowledge of MUTCD, HSM & HCS. Ability to plan and coordinate across perspectives, solving problems collaboratively and fostering team learning. Commitment to inclusion and a diverse, equitable workplace. What You'll Bring To Our Firm
Proven teamwork and the ability to share expertise with colleagues. What We Prefer You Bring
Certified as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred. Experience with IDOT, CDOT, KDOT, MoDOT, or NDOT. Familiarity with highway design principles. Experience using VISSIM. Compensation
The salary range for this role is
$70,000 - $100,000 . Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits
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. Company Overview
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. 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. GFT 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. GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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Civil Engineer - Traffic & Highway
role at
GFT This role follows a
hybrid work model , requiring regular attendance at one of these office locations:
Chicago, IL; Schaumburg, IL; Kansas City, MO; Wichita, KS; Omaha, NE; Denver, CO; St. Louis, MO; Tulsa, OK; or Oklahoma City, OK . What You Will Do
Join the Transportation Team on highway, bridge, and rail projects throughout the country. Provide transportation engineering services on highway, bridge and rail projects. Plan, conduct and coordinate traffic engineering work, prepare reports, plans and specs for design projects, and monitor multiple project schedules and budgets. Prepare and review design calculations, reports, contract drawings, cost estimates and specifications. Research design alternatives, code requirements and present findings. Communicate regularly with the Project Manager regarding expected results, workload, and progress. Advocate for, lead, and mentor entry level engineers. Communicate and attend meetings with clients, subconsultants, and other project stakeholders. Engage in business development activities including information gathering, preliminary design and proposal writing. Develop accurate engineering designs and plans with quality presentation, while meeting project budgets and schedules. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Education | Experience
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university. A minimum of 4 years highway and/or traffic engineering experience. EIT Certification. Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). MicroStation & Geopak, Open Roads Designer, VISSIM, VISUM, AutoCAD. Traffic signal design and Synchro experience; knowledge of MUTCD, HSM & HCS. Ability to plan and coordinate across perspectives, solving problems collaboratively and fostering team learning. Commitment to inclusion and a diverse, equitable workplace. What You'll Bring To Our Firm
Proven teamwork and the ability to share expertise with colleagues. What We Prefer You Bring
Certified as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred. Experience with IDOT, CDOT, KDOT, MoDOT, or NDOT. Familiarity with highway design principles. Experience using VISSIM. Compensation
The salary range for this role is
$70,000 - $100,000 . Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits
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. Company Overview
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. 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. GFT 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. GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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