What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Engineer position at GFT.?
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Highway Project Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. A flexible/hybrid work environment is applicable to this position, with the reporting office being any of GFT’s Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia offices.
Working on the roadway 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:
The successful candidate shall have a minimum of 5 years of progressive design experience in roadway engineering design for highway, interchange, and/or urban roadway design services to public clients. Under supervision, performing plan development and calculation of varying degrees of difficulty for a wide variety of assignments that may include, technical studies, roadway designs, drainage, storm water management, erosion and sedimentation control, signing, pavement marking, roadside design and quantity estimating. Independently evaluates and applies standard techniques and preparing reports and letters.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Develops calculations, specifications, quantities of materials and cost estimates as part of the project team.
- Produces drawings and specifications within specific tasks that meet the scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements and satisfies all federal, state, and local requirements.
- Reviews shop drawings to determine conformance with the contract documents.
- May provide direction to and supervision for less experienced engineers.
- Communicates with clients on behalf of the project team under supervision of project manager.
- Attends public and agency meetings and participates under direct supervision of project manager.
- Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams and lead tasks.
- Responsible to work on multiple concurrent assignments and time management.
- Representing GFT at industry and professional events.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
- Professional Engineer License and ability to obtain multiple jurisdictions
- 4 years of applicable experience designing roadway infrastructure
- Expertise with CADD
- Expertise with geometry and drainage software
- Working knowledge of Design Manuals and Design Guidelines
- Expertise with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Some experience with management of project tasks
- Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
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.
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Location: Maryland ; Virginia ; Washington DCCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000