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Entry Level Traffic Engineer

GFT
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026
What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a 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 . Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • This individual 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.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

  • 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; previous internship or co-op preferred.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) strongly desired.

What We Prefer You Bring

  • 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.
  • 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.

This is mostly an indoor position, but some outdoor work is also required. Some travel and some overtime required. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum 3 days of onsite office attendance.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $80,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured 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.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Owings Mills ; Baltimore

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000

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