Entry Level Traffic Designer / Engineer

GFT. • Owings Mills, MD

10d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking an Entry Level Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation team in Owings Mills! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Owings Mills office. Working on the roadway 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. The successful candidate will primarily perform analysis and design activities on traffic projects but may be required to assist other departments as needed. Projects will primarily be located in the mid-Atlantic region but may also include occasional assignments for projects outside of the region. The successful candidate will work closely with his/her supervisor and more experienced project managers, engineers and designers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or related field required, focus in Traffic preferred
• 0 to three (3) years’ experience in transportation and/or traffic analysis, engineering and design to include maintenance of traffic, signing, markings and signals
• Innovative, strong work ethic and desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously both independently and as an integral part of a design team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or co-op preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) strongly desired.
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation strongly desired.
• Experience with HCS, VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic and Sidra software desired.
• Experience with travel demand model software such as Cube considered a plus.
• Experience with Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and design activities on traffic projects.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Work closely with supervisor and more experienced project managers, engineers and designers.

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: Entry Level