Sr. Project Engineer - Traffic / Highway

Overview

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What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer - Traffic / Highway to join our Transportation Team in any of the following 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. Our team designs resilient, sustainable traffic engineering solutions for highways, bridges, and multimodal roadway systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

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 modelling, and design of traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, and lighting. Our success has been built on teamwork with colleagues in highway, bridge, stormwater, and utility design. We strive for innovation and ingenuity in our designs to provide the best outcome for all transportation users. 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, including exploration of subject area, definition of scope, and development of novel concepts and approaches.
• Work independently, as a team member or lead, to execute project phases such as technical studies, project design, preparation of specifications and technical plans; coordinate responsibilities with the team and / or team leader.
• Review project design for general compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate activities related to technical developments, scheduling, and manpower; resolve engineering design problems.
• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Demonstrate team management, develop project scope of work, estimate manpower needs, prepare CPM schedules, and track project progress.
• Ensure the project is completed within the allocated time and budget.
• Advocate for and mentor entry-level engineers.
• Maintain liaison with internal and external stakeholders on technical matters.
• Plan and execute project meetings and ensure quality control and quality assurance guidelines are followed.
• Interpret contract changes and advise management on needed changes.
• Maintain professional and technical skills through continuing education and professional involvement.
• Assist in preparation of business proposals and coordinate staffing with Project Managers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education & Experience

What You Bring

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $105,000 - $146,000 . Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Benefits

Company Overview

GFT is an equal opportunity employer. We are a privately held AEC firm that delivers infrastructure projects across transportation, water, power, and buildings. We value inclusion and strive to build stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

Location : Kansas City, MO

Core Business Hours : 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM

Employment Type : Full-Time

Salary Range : $105,000 - $146,000

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

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