Transportation Engineer
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
At GHD we dont just believe in the power of commitment we live and breathe it every day.
Thats why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
Our pledge to you
Join GHD
Thats the #PowerOfCommittment
Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport and well help you go all the way.
Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery and beyond.
Who are we looking for
GHD has a great opportunity for an experiencedTransportation Engineerin ourCentral Region!
Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Conducting and preparing a variety of transportation analyses and traffic impact studies including traffic impact analysis traffic signal warrant analysis intersection design studies safety studies bicycle and pedestrian planning studies.
- Specific tasks include:
- Conducting field reviews and assessing existing conditions
- Developing design traffic and existing/future traffic conditions
- Performing capacity/LOS and corridor feasibility studies
- Executing operational analyses and traffic simulations
- Designing and optimizing signal timing
- Applying access management principles to improve corridor operations
- Performing historical crash reviews and advanced safety analyses
- Developing and evaluating multimodal alternatives
- Recommending improvements and innovations
- Preparing high-quality technical reports memorandums and project documentation
- Assisting/leading traffic signal designs and concept plan development
- Responsible for some business development and marketing activities proposal writing and maintaining client relations.
What you will bring to the Team
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree
- Minimum 5 years transportation engineering experience
- Professional Engineering License desired
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification desired
- Experience completing Traffic Impact Studies is required
- Familiarity with HCS Synchro/SimTraffic and SIDRA/RODEL traffic capacity analysis software
- Familiarity with MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil3d and possess ability to become proficient in each desired
- Strong teammate with the ability to work independently when required cooperative in open sharing of information and knowledge with team
- Good time management ability ability to handle conflicting priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and ability to complete diverse assignments - Must have strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to meet challenging deadlines
Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
Well give you control over your career empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Benefits:
401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
Paid time off Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation sick and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees Home exercise equipment purchases Bicycles Race run & marathon entrance fees Smoking cessation programs Weight loss programs ( Watchers Jenny Craig) Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
Salary Range: $81000.00 - $135000.00 varies based on experience and location.
As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race color religion genetic information national origin sex (including same sex) sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age disability or handicap citizenship status service member status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. We provide engineering, architecture, environmental, advisory, digital and construction services t ... View more