Sr. Traffic Engineer

Sr. Traffic Engineer

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GFT is seeking a Sr. Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation Team in any of the following GFT office locations:
Kansas City, MO;
Wichita, KS;
Omaha, NE;
Denver, CO;
St. Louis, MO;
Tulsa, OK; or Oklahoma City, OK. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of these office locations.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

The ideal candidate is excited to work on a variety of complex projects with colleagues who enjoy all aspects of design and engineering analysis. Our ITS Traffic Team generally works on projects involving design alternative analyses, engineering studies, small to large‑scale traffic analyses, safety studies, travel demand modeling, and design of traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, and lighting. Our success has been built on teamwork with our colleagues in highway, bridge, stormwater, and utility design.

We strive for innovation and ingenuity in our designs so we can provide the best outcome for all transportation users. Proven ability to work in a team environment and share experience and expertise with teammates is ideal. A successful candidate should be able to plan, conduct and coordinate traffic engineering work, prepare reports, plans and specs for design projects, and monitor multiple project schedules and budgets.

• Prepare and direct traffic analysis and studies, including safety studies. Also completes design and plan preparation of traffic signal and interconnect drawings.
• Plan and develop engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation, and development of novel concepts and approaches.
• Work independently, as a team member or lead, to execute specific phases or aspects of projects such as technical studies, project design, preparation of specifications and technical plans. Must be able to coordinate responsibilities with the team and/or team leader.
• Review project design for general compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and client contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and manpower, resolving engineering design problems.
• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Show understanding of team management, develops project scope of work, estimating manpower needs, prepare CPM schedules, and track project progress.
• Assure that the project is completed within the allocated period of time and within the budget that has been assigned.
• Advocate for and mentor entry level engineers.
• Maintain liaison with individuals and units within or outside his organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field.
• Plan and execute project meetings.
• Assure the project meets quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
• Interpret changes in the contract and advise management on needed changes.
• Maintain professional and technical skills by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Assist and participate in preparation of business proposals.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years' professional experience within Traffic and/or Highway engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in State of Kansas or Missouri with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Other state licensing may be acceptable but will need…