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Roadway Project Engineer

GFT Infrastructure, Inc.
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/18/2026
What You Will Do:

AsGFTcontinues to grow and expand, we are seeking an emergingHighway/Roadway Project Engineerto support our Transportation group in our Nashville, Tennessee (TN). This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of 3 days of onsite office attendance.

Working on theroadway teamatGFT 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.

Whatyou'llbe challenged to do:

As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of roadway and highway projects across Tennessee.You'llsupport project delivery for state, municipal, and other public- sector clients while working under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers. In this role,you'lltake ownership of design tasks, prepare plans and technical documentation, and support project management activities to meet ourhigh standardsfor delivering projects on time, within scope, and in alignment with established quality expectations.You'llcollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and continue developing your technicalexpertiseand client-facing skills within the transportation infrastructure sector.

In this capacity, the successful candidate willbe responsible forthe following:

  • Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from concept development to final design, including construction support.
  • Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and prepare final bid packages
  • Establish working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers.
  • Manage and mentor junior engineers on project assignments.
  • Attend internal and external meetings with the team.
  • Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subconsultants, and client managers.
  • Coordinate the planning, staffing, scheduling, budget management, quality control, ofsubconsultants and internal technical and support staff.
  • Participating in project decisionsregardingtechnical approaches,costand scheduling performance
  • Lead projects and complete tasks within schedule and budget with teamscomprisedof different disciplines.
  • Project QA/QC.
  • Assistproject managers with various other tasks.
  • Ability to multi-task and manageworkloadon various projects simultaneously.
  • Initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
Education | Experience:

Whatyou willbring to our firm:

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee; additionalstate licensure is a plus.
  • 8-12 years of engineering experience with broad knowledge of transportation design and strong technical skills in highway design.
  • Experience with State DOT and/or local municipality/county design projects.
  • Proficient in MicroStation,OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office products.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment, self-starter,demonstratedorganization skills, team player, and willingness to learn.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $140,000. 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

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Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including veterans and disability status.

 

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