JOB DETAILS

Traffic Engineer

CompanyGCW, Inc.
LocationReno
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 12, 2026
About The Company
GCW is a leading provider of a complete range of services related to civil engineering (traffic and transportation engineering, land planning, water, wastewater, hydraulics, flood control), structural engineering, construction management, and land surveying (conventional and GPS). Incorporated in 1969, the firm has developed a reputation as an organization of dedicated people who are sensitive to the needs of clients and who achieve the results clients expect through high levels of competency and commitment. GCW has developed extensive technical expertise, as well as differentiated itself in a highly competitive marketplace by expanding its resources in emerging technologies and combining those capabilities with a solid understanding of its clients’ businesses. We offer comprehensive consulting services to public and private clients facing the challenges of new and aging infrastructure, sustainability and smart growth, program funding, and limited staff. GCW has the expertise to undertake challenging, time-sensitive infrastructure projects while responding to the critical need for sustainability. Integral to GCW’s past success is our commitment to providing engineering services in a timely fashion within budgetary and technical constraints. Great pride is taken in maintaining that reputation. GCW has a diverse range of civil engineers and technical support staff with many years of knowledge and experience in their respective technical specialty areas. With an office of talented technical and support staff members employed in Las Vegas, GCW maintains the flexibility to ensure that adequate expertise and capabilities are provided to successfully complete all project deliverables within the specified timeframes and programmatic requirements as outlined by the project scope.
About the Role

Description

Uses advanced techniques, theory, and best practices to perform traffic engineering for public and private sector clients. Serves as a technical specialist, performing traffic analyses, traffic engineering design, preparing studies and reports, and supporting transportation projects throughout the company. Provides technical support for roadway and intersection design efforts including participation in transportation planning and design. Manages small projects and proposals.


Essential Responsibilities

  • Preparation of technical studies, submittals, traffic design plans, and general support for public works projects and private developments.
  • Preparation of Preliminary Design Reports, Traffic Studies, Traffic Models/Simulations, Traffic Signal Design, Arterial and freeway design elements including roadside safety, Utility Coordination, addressing utility/agency/project manager red lines and comments to plans.
  • Perform high quality technical work including traffic operations analysis using Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, VISTRO, VISSIM and similar software, warrant analyses per MUTCD, safety analysis, and parking studies.
  • Perform signal, pedestrian feature, and roundabout design tasks.
  • Preparation of engineering calculations and cost estimates.
  • Day-to-day project management activity as assigned, including scheduling and budget management.
  • Assist in the proposal preparation for new contracts, including fee estimates and project scope.
  • Review, revise and stamp engineering reports, specifications, and drawings within area of expertise.
  • Oversee work of engineering interns and/or technical staff on project-specific tasks.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience using Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, VISTRO, VISSIM and similar software.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD software and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Project).
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral communications.
  • Must be able to read and comprehend detailed correspondence and reports.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Must be efficient in performing quality work for a variety of internal and external clients.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may/may not have supervisory and/or oversight responsibilities.


Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil Engineering or appropriate related engineering discipline. Minimum two (2) years of experience in traffic engineering or transportation engineering.


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

This position requires Engineer-In-Training certification and a valid driver’s license.

*Please note this job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not intended to create or imply an employment contract; the employee/employer relationship remains at-will.

Key Skills
Traffic engineeringSynchroSimTrafficSIDRAVISTROVISSIMAutoCADTraffic signal designTransportation planningProject managementTechnical writingData analysisRoadway designSafety analysisBudget management
Categories
EngineeringTransportationConstructionGovernment & Public SectorConsulting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Traffic Engineer will perform traffic analyses, design traffic engineering solutions, and prepare technical studies and reports for public and private sector projects. They will also manage small projects, oversee technical staff, and provide support for roadway and intersection design efforts.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
260
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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