Highway/ Roadway Project Engineer

Gannett Fleming; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

GFT is seeking an emerging Highway/Roadway Project Engineer to support our Transportation group in the Kansas City MO or Witchita KS locations. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of 3 days onsite.

You will design roadway projects, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with clients and subconsultants while delivering high-quality transportation solutions. A PE license in Kansas is required, with broader licensure a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kansas; additional state licensure is a plus.
• 8–12 years of engineering experience with broad knowledge of transportation design.

Responsibilities

• 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 with client technical staff and project managers.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers on project assignments.
• Attend internal and external meetings with the team.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subconsultants, and client managers.
• Coordinate planning, staffing, scheduling, budget management, quality control of subconsultants and internal technical staff.
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance.
• Lead projects and complete tasks within schedule and budget with teams of different disciplines.

Job description

What You Will Do:

As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an emerging Highway/Roadway Project Engineer to support our Transportation group in our Kansas City MO or Witcha KS locations. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of 3 days of onsite office attendance.

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 play a key role in the design and development of roadway and highway projects across the Midwest. You’ll support project delivery for state, municipal, and other public‑sector clients while working under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers. In this role, you’ll take ownership of design tasks, prepare plans and technical documentation, and support project management activities to meet our high standards for delivering projects on time, within scope, and in alignment with established quality expectations. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and continue developing your technical expertise and client‑facing skills within the transportation infrastructure sector.

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.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers on project assignments.
• Attend internal and external meetings with the team.
• 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 various other tasks.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage workload on various projects simultaneously.
• Initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kansas; additional state licensure is a plus.
• 8‑12 years of engineering experience with broad knowledge of transportation design and strong technical skills in highway design.
• Experience with State DOT and/or local municipality/county design projects.
• Proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, self‑starter, demonstrated organization skills, team player, and willingness to learn.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000. 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 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 GFT.

Location: Kansas City, MO

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.