Senior Project Engineer - Traffic

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.

Apply Today Apply today to start leading traffic design at GAI!

#GAI

#GAIConsultants

#LifeAtGAI

#WeAreGAI