Highway Project Engineer

GFT is seeking a Highway Project Engineer to support a variety of projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Lexington, VA office.

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.

What you'll be challenged to do:

This position will be party of our award-winning team in our Lexington, Virginia office.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Highway Project Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

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

• Computing horizontal and vertical alignments for roadways.
• Preparing typical sections and details.
• Preparing cross-section elements.
• Preparing Traffic Control Plans.
• Assisting with the development of a complete set of construction documents including documents required by other disciplines.
• Coordinating with Sub-Consultants and internal disciplines to develop complete roadway plan sets.
• Back checking work of other Engineers or Sub-Consultants.
• Writing and preparing Project Specifications.
• Preparing Quantity Calculations and Construction Cost Estimates.
• Assisting with coordination of the technical aspects of projects with Clients.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited school;
• 4-8 years of experience in Highway Engineering;
• E.I.T. Certification;
• Knowledge of automated office software such as MS Office;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
  

What we prefer you bring:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration;
• Familiarity with Virginia Road Design Manual, Road and Bridge standards, IIM’s, estimating practices, specifications, and regulations;
• Demonstrated knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, and MUTCD standards;
• Working knowledge of MicroStation/Geopak/Open Roads/Open Roads Designer;
• Knowledge of project management practices including project scheduling and budgeting and associated software such as Primavera and MS Project;
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license.

Compensation:

The Salary range for this position is $63,000-$95,000. 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 of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Lexington, VA

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

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