Senior Bridge Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Bridge Engineer with a PennDOT focus as well as City of Philadelphia, SEPTA and/or Amtrak experience to join our Transportation Team. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our downtown Philadelphia office.

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:

A successful candidate will possess demonstrated experience in the analysis, design and detailed plan preparation of steel and concrete bridges, retaining wall design, as well as have an understanding of special provisions, scheduling, highway and geotechnical engineering.

 

Desired candidate will be experienced with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation design policies, standards, and specifications and have proven project experience as a lead bridge/structures engineer. Coordinate design activities and meetings between staff and other disciplines within GFT. The candidate will serve as a senior engineer and bridge project/task manager for a variety of multidisciplinary projects. The candiate will manage new and existing clients, as well as mentor structural staff. The candidate will work with team members to maintain and improve current client relationships, as well as develop new clients.

 

Position requires effective time management, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Successful candidate will be articulate with a professional presence and solid decision-making, planning and organizational skills. Responsibility for managing/overseeing scopes, schedules and budgets for projects performed with the bridge group and daily successful operation of all aspects of project delivery including customer interface.

 

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

• Bridge Design, contract plans preparation and specifications requiring quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets and schedules
• Developing and analyzing design options
• Maintaining organized design calculation and project data
• Performing load ratings analysis
• Calculation of quantities and development of cost estimates
• Office support for construction support services
• Work with contractor or other consultants to develop demolition and erection plans, temporary sheeting, cofferdam designs, and temporary supports
• Review shop drawing submittals
• Address questions from contractors during the construction phases of structures
• Act as task manager and/or Engineer of Record

What you will bring to our firm: 

• BS in Civil or Structural Engineering; Masters Preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the analysis and design of concrete and structural steel bridges and related simple and complex structures.
• PA PE required.
• Must possess strong leadership and communications skills
• Well versed in PennDOT design policies, standards and specifications
• Candidate should be well versed in the use of the AASHTO LRFD and LFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Knowledge of AREMA preferred but not required.
• Position requires knowledge in the use of Microstation and/or AutoCAD.
• Open Bridge experience preferred but not required.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word programs for business applications.
• Experience in writing/development of project proposals and letters of interest preferred but not required.

Compensation:The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $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.

 

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: Philadelphia ; Valley Forge ; Allentown Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000