Transportation Engineer

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Conducting and preparing transportation analyses and traffic impact studies
• 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 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, able 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

• Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting transportation projects
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Skills

• Proficiency in traffic engineering software
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• 401(k) - Eligible on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees
• Wellness Benefit - Maximum $250 reimbursement annually for health club memberships, home exercise equipment, bicycles, race/run/marathon entrance fees, smoking cessation programs, weight loss programs, fitbits, and fitness tracking devices

Pay

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

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our careers page or contact [Contact Information].