Senior Traffic Engineer

GPI seeks a full-time Senior Traffic Engineer for our growing Albany Office. This position provides the flexibility to be involved in public and private development projects with diverse work from Traffic Studies and Signal Designs to Pedestrian Safety, Multi-modal Operations, and Roadway Lighting Design.  The immediate role will require the candidate to prepare traffic studies and/or designs with minimal guidance and to collaborate effectively with other staff members to produce quality deliverables for our clients. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to transition into leading the office’s traffic group in the coming years. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are?  If so, GPI wants you!

GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Performing technical traffic analyses and preparing technical studies.
• Leading challenging and varying projects
• Mentoring junior staff
• Communicating with clients and local and state agencies and attending public hearings
• Managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Assisting with writing contracts and reviewing invoices
• Ensuring the technical accuracy, standard engineering practices, and inclusion of appropriate documentation on various project plans, reports, and design documents

What You Need:

• BS in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 8 + years of experience in traffic engineering with both private and public clients
• Experience with project management
• Communication skills for public hearings and working with public agencies
• A PE license is required
• PTOE Certification is a plus
• Knowledge of traffic analysis software applications (Synchro/SimTraffic and HCS)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working