Traffic/ITS Project Engineer

What You Will Do

As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an emerging Traffic/ITS Project Engineer to support our Transportation Group in Metro Nashville, TN. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of 3 days of onsite office attendance.

Working on the transportation 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.

What you’ll be challenged to do

In this role, you’ll apply your technical expertise in traffic analysis, modeling, and roadway design to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of transportation systems across Tennessee and the Southeast. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop solutions that ease congestion, enhance mobility, and create safer streets for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

From analyzing traffic flow and designing signals to preparing construction documents and supporting field investigations, your work will directly impact the quality of life in the community by making travel safer and more efficient.

At GFT, you’ll also benefit from working alongside experienced engineers who will support your professional growth, while having the chance to see how your efforts contribute to projects that shape and strengthen the places where people live and work.

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

• Perform engineering design services throughout the project life-cycle, from concept through construction.
• Work with lead engineer and other disciplines to prepare appropriate designs, as dictated by the scope of work.
• Perform engineering analysis related to design, implementation, and operations of ITS elements and sub-systems.
• Analyze moderate to complex design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures.
• Assess the impact of construction and utility work on the ITS infrastructure and develop necessary mitigation measures.
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.
• Communicates with clients on task oriented issues and on project issues under the direction of the project manager.
• Use strong writing skills and engineering planning to develop guidance documents and reports such as systems engineering documents.
• Interact with clients to relay clear, concise and consistent project related updates.
• Participate in projects by completing tasks within schedule and budget.
• Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences, and committees.
• Perform project site visits and field work.
• Assist with testing and resolving technical issues during new installations or modifications of ITS field equipment.

Education | Experience

What you will bring to our firm

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil or Electrical preferred) or relevant discipline
• Professional Engineer license preferred (at a minimum, you should be on the path to obtain P.E. licensure)
• 3-5 years' experience working in a relevant field
• Traffic signal and/or fiber optic communication system design experience is preferred
• Knowledge of ITS Architecture is a plus
• Experience with CADD (e.g., MicroStation)
• Expertise with MS Office
• Ability to travel as needed
• Some experience with management of project tasks
• Strong desire in developing a career in ITS

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000. 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™ 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.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Nashville, TN

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

Employment Status: Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.