Traffic Engineer

What You Will Do

As a Traffic / Transportation Engineer, you will apply technical expertise, work with project teams, coordinate client stakeholders, and manage relationships with contractors and sub‑consultants on a variety of conventional and unconventional projects in North Carolina, the Mid‑Atlantic states, and other regions as opportunities arise.

The position can be based in any of GFT’s Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville, or Wilmington offices. It is primarily an indoor role, with occasional outdoor field work and occasional travel and overtime as needed.

Working on the roadway team offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways, 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.

• Participate in interdisciplinary teams with technical responsibilities in traffic operations analysis, traffic safety analysis, multimodal assessment, traffic data collection, traffic signal design, and signing and striping plan preparation.
• Prepare project deliverables including traffic impact analyses (TIA), traffic capacity analysis reports, signal design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical documents.
• Participate in client meetings and present project findings to technical and lay audiences.
• Prepare contract and task proposals and negotiate as needed.
• Review and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Provide general traffic engineering staff assistance for GFT practice teams and clients.

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in transportation and/or traffic engineering and design, including maintenance of traffic, signing, markings, and signals.
• Strong experience using HCS, Synchro/Sim Traffic, Sidra, and VISSIM/Trans Modeler analysis software.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, Micro Station and/or AutoCAD software.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration (strongly desired).
• Experience with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is a plus.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification is desirable.
• Strong public speaking skills and good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and as part of a team.

Salary range: $90,000 – $110,000, dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development with access to internal and external training programs.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.