Senior Project Engineer - Traffic
Required skills
- PennDOT
- Pennsylvania Turnpike
- MUTCD
- MicroStation
- Microsoft Office
- P.E. license
- driver's license
Nice to have
- OpenRoads Designer
- Allegheny County
- City of Pittsburgh
- P.E. reciprocity
Role summary
GAI Consultants is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer for its Transportation Business Unit in Western Pennsylvania. This hybrid role requires a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) with at least 10 years of traffic engineering experience, particularly with PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike projects. The Senior Traffic Engineer will lead traffic modeling, analysis, and design of signals, signing, and pavement markings, as well as manage project scope, schedule, staffing, and budget. Responsibilities also include producing traffic reports and plans, and mentoring junior engineers. Proficiency in MicroStation and Microsoft Office is required, with PTOE certification and OpenRoads Designer experience being preferred.
Senior Traffic Engineer
Job Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: Hybrid Location: Cranberry Township, Homestead, or Southpointe, PA Pay: $135,000 to $165,000 per year
Shape how Western Pennsylvania moves, one signal, corridor, and work zone at a time.
GAI Consultants is hiring a Senior Traffic Engineer for our Transportation Business Unit. You will lead traffic analysis and design on PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike projects.
This role fits a licensed traffic engineer who enjoys hands-on design and leading teams.
What You'll Do
- Lead traffic modeling and analysis using Highway Capacity Software and Synchro/SimTraffic
- Design traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, and maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT)
- Produce and check traffic reports, plans, specifications, and cost opinions
- Manage scope, schedule, staffing, and budget on multidiscipline projects
- Mentor engineers and support their growth
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of traffic engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Valid driver's license
- Working knowledge of PennDOT, Turnpike, and MUTCD standards
- MicroStation and Microsoft Office skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
- Master's degree in engineering
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification
- OpenRoads Designer experience
- Allegheny County and City of Pittsburgh project experience
- P.E. reciprocity in additional states
Pay and Benefits Pay is based on experience. GAI offers medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life and short- and long-term disability; 401(k) with company match; generous PTO plus 7 paid holidays and a floating holiday; paid parental and adoption leave; tuition reimbursement; support for licensure and certifications; performance bonuses; flexible scheduling; and an Employee Assistance Program.
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