Highway Project Engineer

GFT; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Highway Project Engineer to join our Transportation group in Morristown, NJ, East Brunswick, NJ, or Marlton, NJ. The role operates on a hybrid schedule with in-office attendance at one of the NJ offices.

You will contribute to design and development of roadway projects across New Jersey, supporting NJDOT/NJTA work under senior engineers. Lead design tasks, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and grow technical and client-facing experience in transportation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey, or ability to obtain by reciprocity within one year.
• 8-10 years of engineering experience with transportation design.
• Proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office.
• NJDOT or NJTA design experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from concept development to final design, including construction support.
• Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and final bid packages.
• Establish relationships with client staff and project managers.
• Provide design services on design-bid-build and design-build highway projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate multi-discipline teams.
• Oversee scheduling, budgeting, and QA/QC of subconsultants and internal staff.
• Lead projects to meet schedule and budget goals.
• Assist project managers with various tasks.

Skills

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

NJDOT/NJTA experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Job description

GFT is seeking a Highway Project Engineer to join ourTransportation group in Morristown, NJ , East Brunswick, NJ orMarlton, NJ . This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in our Morristown, NJ, East Brunswick, NJ orMarlton, NJ office.

Working on the roadway 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 roadway projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

As a Project Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of roadway and highway projects across New Jersey. You'll support project execution for clients such as NJDOT, NJTA, and other area agencies, working under the direction of senior engineers and project managers. You'll take ownership of design tasks, prepare plans and technical documents, support project management activities, and help ensure projects are delivered on time and to quality standards. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide guidance to junior staff, while continuing to grow your technical expertise and client-facing experience in transportation infrastructure work.

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

• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from concept development to final design, including construction support
• Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and prepare final bid packages
• Establish working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers
• Provide engineering design services on traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build highway projects
• Manage and mentor junior engineers on project assignments
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subconsultants, and client managers
• Coordinate the planning, staffing, scheduling, budget management, quality control, of subconsultants and internal technical and support staff
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance
• Lead projects and complete tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplines
• Project QA/QC
• Assist project managers with other various tasks

What you'll bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey, or ability to obtain through reciprocity within one year
• 8-10 years of engineering experience with broad knowledge of transportation design and strong technical skills in highway design
• Proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office
• NJDOT or NJTA design experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

What we prefer you bring:

• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• New Jersey client relationships

Compensation:

The range for this position is salary range is $115,000-$145,000. 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 GFT. Location: East Brunswick, NJ or Marlton, NJCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM -- 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.