Traffic Engineer

Summary :

Uses advanced techniques, theory, and best practices to perform traffic engineering for public and private sector clients. Serves as a technical specialist, performing traffic analyses, traffic engineering design, preparing studies and reports, and supporting transportation projects throughout the company.  Provides technical support for roadway and intersection design efforts including participation in transportation planning and design. Manages small projects and proposals.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Preparation of technical studies, submittals, traffic design plans, and general support for public works projects and private developments.
• Preparation of Preliminary Design Reports, Traffic Studies, Traffic Models / Simulations, Traffic Signal Design, Arterial and freeway design elements including roadside safety, Utility Coordination, addressing utility / agency / project manager red lines and comments to plans.
• Perform high quality technical work including traffic operations analysis using Synchro / SimTraffic, SIDRA, VISTRO, VISSIM and similar software, warrant analyses per MUTCD, safety analysis, and parking studies.
• Perform signal, pedestrian feature, and roundabout design tasks.
• Preparation of engineering calculations and cost estimates.
• Day-to-day project management activity as assigned, including scheduling and budget management.
• Assist in the proposal preparation for new contracts, including fee estimates and project scope.
• Review, revise and stamp engineering reports, specifications, and drawings within area of expertise.
• Oversee work of engineering interns and / or technical staff on project-specific tasks.

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Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

This position requires Engineer-In-Training certification and a valid driver’s license.

About GCW Engineering, Inc. :

GCW delivers the future of infrastructure through innovation and sustainable solutions for our community. Since 1969, we have grown and developed a team of engineers, surveyors, planners, and designers to provide the versatility our clients need, partnered with experience that matters. Ranging from private development and municipal infrastructure to aviation and water / wastewater facilities, GCW serves clients by providing planning, surveying, and engineering services with the demonstrated ability to tailor an approach and methodology to successfully complete every project.