Traffic Engineer

GFT is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation Practice in Tampa, FL or Miami, FL! This is an exciting time to join our team of ITS and traffic experts providing cost-effective and compliant solutions across Florida and beyond.

GFT provides a complete range of ITS and Traffic Engineering services, including the development of planning, engineering, and design documents. Our work includes traffic studies, simulations/modeling, data collection, traffic design, and construction services. Our engineers are actively involved with the clients they serve and have experience of providing traffic engineering services for on-call task order contracts and site-specific projects. GFT team utilizes a sound engineering approach to provide cost-effective solutions that are fully compliant with state and federal requirements.

What you’ll be challenged to Do

As a Traffic Engineer, you will be a motivated self-starter who thrives in a team environment. You will support a wide range of transportation and traffic projects, from planning to design.

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

• Preparing maintenance of traffic plans, signing & marking plans, ITS plans, traffic signal plans (isolated and interconnect), and lighting plans.
• Performing detailed engineering calculations.
• Writing technical reports.
• Preparing traffic/safety studies and concept plans.
• Developing design plan drawings using OpenRoads design software.
• Developing quantities and construction cost estimates.
• Performing field reviews.
• Using HCS, Synchro, and other traffic engineering software.
• Managing and delivering on multiple project commitments, both new and existing.
• Supporting internal teams and servicing outside clients directly.

What You Will Bring to Our Firm

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• E.I.T. certification.
• 3-5 years of experience in traffic or transportation engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and written report preparation.
• Experience with the development of ITS/Traffic engineering plans, specifications, and studies.
• Track record of successfully completing projects.

What We Prefer You Bring

• P.E. license.
• Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification.
• Experience working with local public agencies and FDOT.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000. 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™ 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 GFT.

Location: Tampa, FL; Miami, FL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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

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Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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