Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Designer

GFT is seeking a Intelligent Transportation Systems Designer to join our Transportation Team in Long Island, NY. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in the Long Island, NY office. 

Working on the roadway 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​. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.  

What you’ll be challenged to do:

Our ITS team is looking for a highly motivated Intelligent Transportation Systems Designer who wants to join an exciting team of transportation professionals in our Transportation Operations Group. This position will have the opportunity to work on ITS and traffic signals projects throughout Long Island, New York.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Perform engineering design services throughout the project life-cycle, from concept through construction.
• Works with lead engineer and other disciplines to prepare appropriate designs, as dictated by the scope of work.
• Performs engineering analysis related to design, implementation, and operations of ITS elements and sub-systems.
• Analyzes moderate to complex design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures.
• Assess the impact of construction and utility work on the ITS infrastructure and develop necessary mitigation measures.
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages, as required.
• Communicates with clients on task oriented issues and on project issues under the direction of the project manager.
• Use strong writing skills and engineering planning to develop guidance documents and reports such as systems engineering documents.
• Interaction with clients to relay clear, concise and consistent project related updates.
• Participate in projects by completing tasks within schedule and budget.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Performs project site visits and field work, as required.
• Assist with testing and resolving technical issues during new installations or modifications of ITS field equipment.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relavent degree
• EIT 
• 6 -10 years' experience working in a relevant field 
• Experience with MicroStation
• Expertise with MS Office
• Ability to travel in Long Island and in the field, as required
• Strong desire in developing a career in ITS

What we prefer you bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Civil or Electrical preferred
• Path to obtain P.E. licensure
• Experience with management of project tasks preferred
• Traffic signal and/or fiber optic communication system design experience is preferred

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to 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, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.

• 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™ 

GFT 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. 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Long Island, NY
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 per year; Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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