GFT · 15 hours ago
Highway Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expGFT is a privately held AEC firm specializing in transportation, water, power, and buildings. They are seeking an experienced Highway Engineer to join their roadway team, focusing on delivering quality design and construction for transformative transportation projects. The role involves various responsibilities, including developing project specifications, producing drawings, and communicating with clients.
ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required
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
Minimum of 5 years of progressive design experience in roadway engineering design for highway, interchange, and/or urban roadway design services to public clients
Preferred
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering preferred
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
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
GFT
GFT provides planning, design, technology, and construction management services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OceanSound Partners
2023-03-08Acquired
2023-03-07Debt Financing
2023-01-09Private Equity
Leadership Team
Art Barrett
Senior Vice President
John Derr
Executive Vice President - Transportation Advisor
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