Senior Traffic Engineer

About the role

GPD Group is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Lexington, KY office. Founded over 60 years ago, GPD Group specializes in architectural, engineering, and planning services, with a focus on enhancing safety and efficiency through innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Interact with multiple stakeholders and manage traffic design and planning projects across various disciplines.
• Technical Oversight: Manage traffic signal and control design processes, analyze traffic impact studies, and identify solutions and risks.
• Technical Support: Provide technical assistance to other teams within the organization.
• Client Engagement and Management: Develop and maintain client relationships, understand client needs, and exceed expectations.
• Mentorship and Development: Empower and train junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and career advancement.
• Administrative Oversight: Ensure project documents align with plans and budgets, and champion GPD's quality assurance standards.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• Enjoys taking on a leadership role as a technical expert and servant leader in the community and within the company.
• Thrives in a collaborative project environment and enjoys all forms of communications 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.

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.
• 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 Highway Capacity Software (HCS) and Synchro/SimTraffic.
• Experience with Transmodeler, AutoCAD, and Microstation a plus.

Skills

• Strong technical skills in Traffic Engineering.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools.

Benefits

• 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
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Professional Development Support

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate project needs.