Civil/Structural Field Engineer — Facility Inspections

Gannett Fleming; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

GFT, located in Newark, NJ, seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer to perform facility inspections and condition assessments across New Jersey, with statewide travel. You will evaluate assets, document deficiencies, and prepare detailed reports to support capital planning and asset management.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a Civil/Structural Engineering background, AutoCAD and Office proficiency, and NJ travel capability. PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Minimum five years of experience in building/structural/site inspections or facility condition assessments.
• Experience preparing comprehensive condition assessment reports.
• Experience interpreting construction drawings and technical documents.
• PE license preferred; OSHA 10-Hour cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of buildings, structures, stations, maintenance facilities, and related site infrastructure.
• Evaluate building, structural, and site assets and document deficiencies, repair needs, and asset conditions.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, condition ratings, photographs, field notes, and recommendations.
• Develop CAD drawings, sketches, and exhibits to support assessment findings.
• Interpret construction drawings and technical documents as part of facility and condition assessments.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project managers.
• Support capital planning and asset management initiatives through technical reporting and assessment findings.
• Travel up to five days per week throughout New Jersey to perform inspections.
• Work in both office and field environments.
• Walk inspection sites, climb stairs and ladders, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Skills

Field inspection

Report writing

Travel coordination

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

GFT, located in Newark, NJ, seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer to perform facility inspections and condition assessments across New Jersey, with statewide travel. You will evaluate assets, document deficiencies, and prepare detailed reports to support capital planning and asset management.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a Civil/Structural Engineering background, AutoCAD and Office proficiency, and NJ travel capability. PE license preferred.