What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Traffic Engineer position at GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.?
Shape the Future of Transportation in the Mid-Atlantic Region
GPI is seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to join our growing Transportation practice in Columbia, MD. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a motivated professional who thrives on solving complex traffic and mobility challenges while leading projects, mentoring staff, and building strong client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Lead traffic engineering and transportation planning projects for state, county, and municipal clients.
- Perform and oversee traffic impact studies, operational analyses, safety studies, signal design, and corridor evaluations.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring technical excellence.
- Develop traffic modeling and simulation analyses using industry-standard software.
- Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Mentor junior engineers and support staff development initiatives.
- Participate in business development activities, proposal preparation, and client presentations.
- Support strategic growth initiatives within the transportation practice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 8 years of traffic engineering and transportation planning experience.
- Experience with traffic operations, roadway safety analyses, traffic signal systems, and transportation studies.
- Proficiency with Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, TransModeler, or similar traffic analysis software.
- Familiarity with Maryland DOT, local agency standards, and MUTCD requirements preferred.
- Strong project management, client development, and team leadership skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why GPI?
As an employee-owned firm, GPI provides the opportunity to work on transformative transportation projects while advancing your career in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture where your expertise and leadership directly contribute to the success of our clients and communities.
Salary : $95,000 - $135,000