What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vertical Transportation Designer position at GFT?
What You Will Do
GFT is seeking a Vertical Transportation Designer. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping and improving vertical transportation systems through thoughtful design coordination and integration into complex building environments.
This can be a fully remote position and we will consider applicants anywhere within the United States.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do
We are thrilled to offer a rewarding position that involves working on cutting-edge vertical transportation projects. As a BIM / Revit Designer in the Vertical Transportation group, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Project Managers and Technical Center Manager, contributing your expertise to multiple projects simultaneously. What makes this opportunity even more enticing is that it can be a fully remote position, making it accessible to applicants from anywhere within the United States.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
What You’ll Bring To Our Firm
The salary range for this role is $93,000 - $114,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
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™
GFT 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.
Location: Hybrid or Remote
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $93,000 - $114,000; Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
Gannett Fleming does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Application deadline 9/30/2026
GFT is seeking a Vertical Transportation Designer. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping and improving vertical transportation systems through thoughtful design coordination and integration into complex building environments.
This can be a fully remote position and we will consider applicants anywhere within the United States.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do
We are thrilled to offer a rewarding position that involves working on cutting-edge vertical transportation projects. As a BIM / Revit Designer in the Vertical Transportation group, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Project Managers and Technical Center Manager, contributing your expertise to multiple projects simultaneously. What makes this opportunity even more enticing is that it can be a fully remote position, making it accessible to applicants from anywhere within the United States.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Produce drawings, layouts as needed and offer technical solutions to the Vertical Transportation Design Team.
- Generate various BIM deliverables to clients, including modeling and detailing for project documents for the project teams.
- Assist project managers with model presentation for project teams and client meetings.
- Complete Revit Project Setup.
- Download, review, and understand design drawings and models to accurately design and coordinate vertical transportation designs. Communicate design changes and issues with the Project Manager and the Design Team.
- Responsible for assigned projects with the ability to meet deadlines, budgets, and prioritize assignments while maintain quality standards and accuracy.
- Collaborate on multi-discipline, multi-company projects.
- Provide layouts of vertical transportation including passenger and freight elevators - hydraulic and traction types, escalators, moving walks with supervision from the Technical Center Manager and Project Managers.
- Ability to take direction and participate in quality reviews of work product.
- Determine and document vertical transportation technical data such as dimensions, structural loading, electrical requirements, and equipment heat output.
- Research elevator, building, and applicable codes.
- Generate and improve on growing library of Revit families.
What You’ll Bring To Our Firm
- Associates / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in BIM/Revit, AutoCAD.
- Experience in architectural and/or engineering drafting.
- Familiarity with architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering design.
- The ability to read design blueprints.
- BIM Tasks add family editing, expanded modeling skills, understanding of BIM Workflows and project setup.
- Experience with Revit/CAD file integration into a project.
- Adhere to project execution plans and workflow criteria.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam Revu.
- Experience with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes a plus.
- Experience at a firm with an ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System is highly desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Elevator/Escalator design/drafting experience.
The salary range for this role is $93,000 - $114,000. 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™
GFT 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.
Location: Hybrid or Remote
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $93,000 - $114,000; Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
Gannett Fleming does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Application deadline 9/30/2026
Salary : $93,000 - $114,000