Sr. Project Engineer - Traffic/Highway

GFT is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer - Traffic/Highway 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 syst ems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​.  Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.  

What you'll be challenged to do:

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.

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

• Join the Traffic Team, which is one of the Teams under the Government Design Division Leader, for the Midwest. 
• Prepares and directs traffic analysis and studies, including safety studies.  Also completes design and plan preparation of traffic signal and interconnect drawings.
• Plans and develops 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.
• Works 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.
• Reviews project design for general compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and client contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and manpower, resolving engineering design problems.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Shows understanding of team management, develops project scope of work, estimating manpower needs, prepare CPM schedules, and tracks project progress.
• Assures that the project is completed within the allocated period of time and within the budget that has been assigned.
• Advocates for and mentor entry level engineers.
• Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside his organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field.
• Plans and executes project meetings.
• Assures the project meets quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
• Interprets changes in the contract and advises management on needed changes.
• Maintains professional and technical skills by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Assists and participates in preparation of business proposals.
• Attends staff meetings and works with Project Managers to balance workload of the team and staffing plans for projects. 
• Other duties may be assigned.

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: Kansas City, MO
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $105,000 - $146,000
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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