GAI Consultants Inc

Traffic Engineer

GAI Consultants Inc$70K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in traffic engineering
  • B.S. or M.S. in Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required
  • Proficiency in traffic analysis software (HCS, Synchro, Sidra, Vissim, Vistro, Visum)
  • Experience in safety data collection and analysis including the use of Highway Safety Manual

Responsibilities

  • Design traffic engineering elements like signals, lighting, signage, and work zone controls
  • Perform traffic analysis and modeling using industry-standard software
  • Collect and analyze safety data, including crash statistics and rates
  • Develop traffic impact analyses for related projects
  • Prepare Transportation Management Plans for major roadway improvements
  • Draft technical documents and reports related to traffic issues
  • Conduct fieldwork and site visits for project assessments

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus offered
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Work from multiple office locations
  • Exposure to various projects in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Mentorship opportunities for junior staff
Full Job Description
GAI Consultants has a career-building opportunity for a Traffic Engineer within our Transportation and Infrastructure Unit's traffic design group. This position can be based out of multiple office locations and has the opportunity for a sign-on Bonus.

Responsibilities
  • Design of traffic engineering elements including traffic signals, roadway lighting, signage and pavement markings, ITS infrastructure, and work zone traffic control.
  • Traffic analysis and modeling utilizing various software tools such as Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro, Sidra, and PTV software tools (Vissim/Vistro/Visum).
  • Safety data collection and analysis including crash data review, crash rate calculations, and Highway Safety Manual (HSM) analysis.
  • Development related traffic impact analysis
  • Preparation of Transportation Management Plans for major roadway improvement projects
  • Preparation of traffic related technical documents and reports
  • Related field work and site visits

General Characteristics
  • Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
  • Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
  • Applies teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.

Minimum Years of Experience
  • 4+ Years of Experience

Education
  • B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Technical Responsibilities
  • Occasionally designs portions of a project, system, component, or process.
  • Prepares plans, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data.

Project and Task Management
  • Occasionally assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff.
  • Occasionally plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
  • Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
  • Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects.

Management Responsibility
  • Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
  • Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
  • Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.

Communication Skills
  • Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

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About GAI Consultants Inc

GAI Consultants, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with over 1,000 employees in offices throughout the eastern United States. GAI provides local expertise to worldwide clients in the energy, transportation, development, government, and industrial markets.
Learn more about GAI Consultants Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$150 million

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