Hybrid Roadway Engineer: Design, Mentoring & Growth

Gannett Fleming; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with match

Paid PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Roadway Engineer to join the Transportation Team in Charleston, SC, with a hybrid work model requiring in‑person presence at the Charleston office. The role emphasizes sustainable, multi‑modal roadway design and collaboration across engineers, planners, and surveyors.

You will lead plan preparation efforts, drive design tasks, and mentor junior staff while developing into a Project Manager role. 3–6 years of roadway experience and a PE license are preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited Civil Engineering degree required.
• 3–6 years roadway design experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and Geopak; OpenRoads Designer desirable.
• Familiarity with SCDOT standards and municipal requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication in a collaborative setting.
• PE license preferred but not required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review detailed roadway plans, specifications, and quantity calculations.
• Develop geometric designs, drainage layouts and MOT plans per standards.
• Use MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads Designer, and MS Office to deliver outputs.
• Conduct quality control reviews for engineering principles and contracts.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support project management, schedules, and cost estimates.

Skills

Roadway design

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

GFT is seeking a Roadway Engineer to join the Transportation Team in Charleston, SC, with a hybrid work model requiring in‑person presence at the Charleston office. The role emphasizes sustainable, multi‑modal roadway design and collaboration across engineers, planners, and surveyors.

You will lead plan preparation efforts, drive design tasks, and mentor junior staff while developing into a Project Manager role. 3–6 years of roadway experience and a PE license are preferred.