Traffic Engineer at Greenman-Pedersen Inc in Albany, New York

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GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. M/F/D/V



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Job Description



GPIis seekinga full-time Traffic/Transportation Engineer for our growing Albany Office. This position provides the flexibility to be involved in both public and private development projects with a diversity of 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.


Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so,GPIwants you!



GPIis a multi-discipline engineering firm that has been 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 that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit:www.gpinet.com



Responsibilities:

• Thorough understanding of current traffic engineering standards and practices


• Working knowledge of drafting, traffic analysis, and traffic simulation programs (Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, AUTOCAD, MicroStation and Microsoft Office) is required


• Good writing skills with the ability to prepare traffic studies, reports and memorandums


• Experience with roadway lighting design a plus


• Experience with pedestrian safety, trails and multi-modal accommodation is a plus

• BS in Civil Engineering required with a focus in Traffic/Transportation preferred.


• 4+ years of traffic engineering experience preferred, but all levels of experience will be considered


• NY PE and/or PTOE is a plus

• 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