GFT · 1 day ago
Senior Highway Project Engineer
East Brunswick, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expGFT is a privately held AEC firm innovating at the intersection of transportation, water, power, and buildings. They are seeking a Senior Highway Project Engineer to lead roadway engineering efforts on complex transportation projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure while mentoring junior staff and managing multidisciplinary teams.
ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Lead the development of roadway design concepts, criteria, and technical direction on major tasks
Manage design activities across multiple disciplines, coordinating with bridge, transit, environmental, geotechnical, and civil/site teams as needed
Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, and estimates, including roadway geometry, grading, drainage, maintenance and protection of traffic, and other key elements
Review technical deliverables for quality and accuracy (QA/QC)
Mentor junior staff, providing technical guidance and task oversight
Support proposal development including scope, approach, and cost estimates
Manage task order projects in a client-facing capacity
Interface with clients to provide technical solutions and ensure project satisfaction
Assist with permitting coordination and submissions
Participate in local professional societies and industry groups
Maintain project budgets and schedules, and track task progress across concurrent assignments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
PE license in New Jersey or ability to obtain through reciprocity within one year
10–12 years of highway and roadway design experience with increasing responsibility
Proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office
NJDOT or NJTA design experience
Strong highway design skills with the ability to train and mentor junior staff
Experience in staff supervision and project coordination
Experience preparing submittals and coordinating with permitting agencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including client presentation experience
Preferred
Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
New Jersey client relationships
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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