Traffic Engineer - Design

As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking a Traffic Engineer to support our Transportation group in our Rocky Hill, CT office. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Hartford, CT 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:

In this role, you’ll apply your technical expertise in traffic analysis, modeling, and roadway design to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of transportation systems across Connecticut. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop solutions that ease congestion, enhance mobility, and create safer streets for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. From analyzing traffic flow and designing signals to preparing construction documents and supporting field investigations, your work will directly impact the quality of life in the community by making travel safer and more efficient. At GFT, you’ll also benefit from working alongside experienced engineers who will support your professional growth, while having the chance to see how your efforts contribute to projects that shape and strengthen the places where people live and work.

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

• Perform operational analyses and simulations of transportation systems using software packages such as VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, Highway Capacity Software (HCS)
• Prepare summaries of operational analyses, including documentation of inputs, processes, and outputs and measures of effectiveness.
• Assist in data collection and field investigation efforts for transportation studies; including performing traffic counts, travel time runs, and inventories of roadway elements.
• Utilize the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and other transportation standards, manuals and requirements of Connecticut to perform signal warrant studies and assist in the development of maintenance of traffic plans for highway construction and utility projects.
• Assist in the development of traffic and transit travel demand forecasts using travel demand models and the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Trip Generation Manual.
• Assist in the evaluation and summarization of operational and forecast data for use in transportation studies.
• Assist in traffic signal and roadway geometric evaluations and design.
• Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway/traffic projects from preliminary to final design under direction and supervision by a Professional Engineer
• Assist in the development  and review of construction documents to include plans, specifications, and quantity estimates

What you'll bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 4+ years of experience working in Traffic or Highway/Roadway design.
• Design experience should include familiarity with roadway, and traffic elements, with the ability to assist in the development of construction documents
• Working knowledge of VISSIM, HCS and Synchro/SimTraffic software
• Hands-on traffic analysis, traffic engineering and travel forecasting
• Experience using CADD/Design Software (MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to interface with all levels of personnel and management.
• Experience with MicroStation, GeoPak, AutoCAD, ProjectWise and Microsoft Office

What We Prefer You Bring:

• PE preferred
• Understanding of procedures and data in the MUTCD and ITE Trip Generation Manual is preferred.
• Experience working with Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) preferred

• 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™ 

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: Rocky Hill, CT
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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