Transportation Engineer

About the role

GHD is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer for its Central Region. This position involves:

• Conducting and preparing transportation analyses and traffic impact studies.
• Developing design traffic and existing/future traffic conditions.
• Executing operational analyses and traffic simulations.
• Designing and optimizing signal timing.
• Applying access management principles to improve corridor operations.
• Performing historical crash reviews and advanced safety analyses.
• Developing and evaluating multimodal alternatives.
• Recommending improvements and innovations.
• Preparing high-quality technical reports, memorandums, and project documentation.
• Assisting/leading traffic signal designs and concept plan development.
• Engaging in some business development and marketing activities, including proposal writing and maintaining client relations.

Responsibilities

Specific tasks include:

• Conducting field reviews and assessing existing conditions.
• Developing design traffic and existing/future traffic conditions.
• Performing capacity/LOS and corridor feasibility studies.
• Executing operational analyses and traffic simulations.
• Designing and optimizing signal timing.
• Applying access management principles to improve corridor operations.
• Performing historical crash reviews and advanced safety analyses.
• Developing and evaluating multimodal alternatives.
• Recommending improvements and innovations.
• Preparing high-quality technical reports, memorandums, and project documentation.
• Assisting/leading traffic signal designs and concept plan development.
• Engaging in some business development and marketing activities, including proposal writing and maintaining client relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree.
• Minimum 5 years transportation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering License desired.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification desired.
• Experience completing Traffic Impact Studies is required.
• Familiarity with HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic and SIDRA/RODEL traffic capacity analysis software.
• Familiarity with MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil3d and possess ability to become proficient in each, desired.
• Strong teammate, with the ability to work independently when required, cooperative in open sharing of information and knowledge with team.
• Good time management ability, ability to handle conflicting priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to complete diverse assignments - Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to meet challenging deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree.
• Minimum 5 years transportation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering License desired.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification desired.
• Experience completing Traffic Impact Studies is required.
• Familiarity with HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic and SIDRA/RODEL traffic capacity analysis software.
• Familiarity with MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil3d and possess ability to become proficient in each, desired.
• Strong teammate, with the ability to work independently when required, cooperative in open sharing of information and knowledge with team.
• Good time management ability, ability to handle conflicting priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to complete diverse assignments - Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to meet challenging deadlines.

Skills

• Proficiency in HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic and SIDRA/RODEL traffic capacity analysis software.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil3d.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service.
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service.
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee.
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices.

Pay

$115,000.00 - $120,000.00, varies based on experience and location.

Schedule

N/A