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**CE II - Traffic Engineer - Transportation**
**Transportation | Vernon Hills, IL | Full Time**
Job Description An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates, an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Traffic Engineer (CE II) to join our growing team located in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
The Traffic Engineer will report to the Division Director and will perform tasks for traffic engineering, traffic impact study projects, and other tasks as directed.
The responsibilities of the position include:
* Assist on Traffic Impact Studies and Transportation Planning projects for public and private sector clients.
* Assist project managers as needed during project delivery.
* Assist in the preparation of technical reports and studies.
* Works with other engineers and technicians on a project team, maintaining effective communication with project team members, other divisions, sub-consultants, and clients.
* Complete general civil engineering services for Local, County and State clients.
* Assist in the preparation of proposals which include scope, schedules, and budgets.
* Coordination and compliance with regulatory agencies and securing various approvals from multiple agencies.
* Attendance at public meetings and public hearings as necessary.
* Comply with Divisions Quality Management Plan.
Required Knowledge, Education, and Experience:
* Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
* Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Illinois.
* Minimum of 4 years of civil engineering experience required with at least 2+ years of traffic engineering-related experience.
* Working knowledge of the following software programs: Highway Capacity Software (HCS), SYNCHRO / SimTraffic, and MS Office Suite (Word and Excel).
* Be familiar with traffic engineering guidelines, including IDOT, ITE, FHWA, AASHTO, and MUTCD publications for preparation of Traffic Impact Studies.
* AutoCAD and or MicroStation skills are desirable but not required.
* Valid Drivers License and registered insured personal vehicle.
Required Skills and Abilities:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work independently with general supervision and as part of a larger team.
* Self-starting, detail-oriented individual, with organizational and interpersonal skills.
* A solid work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve.
* The ability to manage multiple projects.
* Efficient self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
GHA offers excellent benefit packages that include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Parental Leave, Additional Paid Time Off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401-K Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing, ability to work remotely, and Tuition Reimbursement. To learn more, please visit us at www.gha-engineers.com.
Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and an e-Verify employer. Minorities, females, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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