Sr. Project Engineer - Traffic/Highway

Gannett Fleming, Inc. • Kansas City, MO

112d • $110,000 - $146,000

About The Position

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 systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years' professional experience within Traffic and/or Highway engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in State of Kansas or Missouri.
• Experience working with KDOT or MoDOT and other local transportation agencies.
• Experience with traffic and safety analysis.
• Knowledge of the MUTCD and Highway Capacity Manual.
• Experience with traffic simulation software (Synchro, HCS, Sidra or VISSIM).
• Thorough knowledge and experience with MicroStation CAD and MS Excel and Word.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply them to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

• Certified as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and directs traffic analysis and studies, including safety studies.
• Completes design and plan preparation of traffic signal and interconnect drawings.
• Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems.
• Works independently, as a team member or lead, to execute specific phases or aspects of projects.
• Reviews project design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and client contract requirements.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and manpower.
• 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 budget.
• Advocates for and mentors entry level engineers.
• Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization.
• 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 and 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.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development and access to training programs.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree