Highway Designer

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Civil/Highway Designer, where your contributions will enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on transformative projects, collaborating with a dynamic team dedicated to innovative solutions. You'll be involved in designing highways and bridges, managing stormwater, and ensuring efficient travel for all. With a commitment to professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive environment while making a lasting impact on the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Incentive compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent required.
• EIT License in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design tasks for transportation projects.
• Develop construction contract documents including plans and specifications.
• Establish working relationships with client technical staff.

Skills

Highway Design

Civil Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT) License

Tools

Microstation

Open Roads

Job description

What You Will Do:

GFT is currently seeking aCivil/Highway Designerto join our Eastern PA highway team. This hybrid position will be based out of either Valley Forge Office (Audubon, PA), Philadelphia Office or Lehigh Valley Office (Fogelsville, PA). This is an exciting time to join the GFT team!

Working on theroadway teamatGFToffers 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 roadway projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

The successful candidate will be focused on designing projects for clients such as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, municipalities and private clients. The candidate will be able to grow as a civil/highway designer for transportation and/or municipal projects.The candidate will work with team members to deliver quality design work, on time and build client relationships through the successful delivery of transportation projects.

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

• As part of a team, perform engineering design tasks for transportation and/or municipal projects including studies, preliminary engineering, and final design.
• Learn about design tools including Microstation and Open Roads software
• Develop construction contract documents including plans, specifications, cost estimates.
• Establish working relationships and contacts with client technical staff and project managers especially in PennDOT, local governments, and private clients.
• Learn about different aspects of highway and municipal design including construction staging, stormwater management, traffic signals, highway design and interchange layout, landscaping, utilities, sidewalks/trails, culverts, and bridges.
• Knowledge of civil/site design, highway design, stormwater management design, utilities, and permitting is desirable, but not required.

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent is required
• Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT) License registered in Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain within 1 year is required

What we prefer you bring:

• 0-5 years’ progressive engineering experience in highway and/or civil/site design is preferred.
• Prior experience with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike projects is desirable, but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to grow while working in a team environment, demonstrated organizational skills, self-motivated, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $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.

Company Overview:

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

GFTis 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 GFT.

Location:Valley Forge ; Lehigh Valley ; Allentown ; Philadelphia
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range:$70,000 - $95,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location