Traffic Design Engineer

GFT • Schaumburg, IL

5d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Traffic Design Engineer to join their Transportation Team. This role is based in Schaumburg or Chicago, IL, and follows a hybrid work model. The Transportation team at GFT works on transformative projects to enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. They specialize in resilient, sustainable design and construction for highways, bridges, and traffic engineering, delivering innovative solutions for complex, multimodal roadway systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois or an ability to receive within 2 years.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience with traffic analysis.
• Knowledge of the MUTCD and Highway Capacity Manual.
• Proficiency with MicroStation CAD, Microsoft Excel, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design of traffic control elements such as plans, specifications and estimates for traffic signals, roadway lighting, and work-zone maintenance of traffic plans is preferred.
• Experience with traffic simulation software such as Synchro, HCS, Sidra, VISSIM is preferred.
• Experience working with IDOT, CDOT, and other local transportation agencies is preferred.
• Experience with maintenance of traffic analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on traffic analyses and studies, including traffic impact studies, traffic operation analysis, and safety studies.
• Design and review traffic signals, interconnects, railroad preemption, roadway lighting, ramp management systems, and maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans.
• Prepare reports, plans, specifications, and technical drawings in compliance with engineering standards, client requirements, and MUTCD guidance.
• Develop innovative ITS applications.
• Perform Intersection Design Studies.
• Collaborate closely with highway, bridge, stormwater, and utility design teams to deliver integrated transportation solutions.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level