Sr Civil Engineer

  • TranSystems Corporation
  • Kansas City, Missouri
  • Full Time
Overview

GFT is seeking a Part-Time Senior Civil Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Kansas City, MO !

Working on the Transportation 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 Transportation projects here.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

We are looking for someone who is excited to work on a variety of complex projects with colleagues who enjoy all aspects of design. The Highway & Traffic Team is involved in variety of projects including safety and design alternative analysis, corridor reconstruction projects, interchange and intersection improvements, bridge preservation projects and bridge replacement projects. Our success has been built on teamwork with our colleagues in highway, traffic, bridge, stormwater, and utility design. We strive for innovation and ingenuity in our designs so we can provide the best outcome for all transportation users.

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

  • Prepare and review design calculations
  • Review corridor models and coordinate design with existing conditions, utilities, etc.
  • Research design alternatives, standard requirements and present findings
  • Prepare and review reports, contract drawings, cost estimates and specifications
  • Communicate regularly with the Project Manager as to expected results, workload, and progress
  • Advocate for, lead, and mentor entry level engineers
  • Communicate and attend meetings with clients, subconsultants, and other project stakeholders.
  • Engage in business development activities including information gathering, preliminary design and proposal writing
  • Develop accurate engineering designs and plans with quality presentation, while meeting project budgets, schedules, and company standards
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Qualifications

What you'll bring to our firm:

  • A minimum of 25 years of civil engineering experience within the Transporation space.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (or similar) from an ABET accredited school.
  • Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), preferably in Missouri, Kansas.
  • A minimum of 25 years professional experience working with MODOT or KDOT.
  • Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
  • Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

Compensation:

The hourly range for this position is $58.00 - $80.00. Hourly rate is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

  • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.

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 of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Kansas City, MO

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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Job ID: 478319442
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2025

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