Marine Engineer

GFT; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Wellness program

Pet insurance

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentives

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Project Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to lead structural engineering efforts across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. You will guide multi-disciplinary projects, mentor staff, and ensure alignment with client goals, codes, and project constraints.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and strong technical leadership. A PE license is preferred, and experience with EVA and scheduling is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Experience managing multi‑disciplined design projects.
• Professional Engineer license preferred (Maryland license preferred).
• 5–10 years of industry experience in structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Coordinate design objectives, progress updates, and deliverables with clients.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff assigned to structural projects.
• Analyze complex structural issues and develop innovative design methods.
• Represent the firm at meetings and industry conferences as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Communication

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD Pro

SPMats

SPColumn

Lpile

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is excited to announce that we are actively seeking a talented and motivated Project Engineer with 5–10 years of experience in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. 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

The ideal candidate will serve as a staff specialist, providing technical guidance on complex or unique engineering assignments. This role requires the ability to apply a broad knowledge of engineering design principles and practices, and to make independent decisions on significant technical issues and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing technical leadership on projects and mentoring junior staff
• Building and maintaining strategic project relationships
• Aligning work with company and CBG goals, QMS standards, and innovation initiatives
• Demonstrating sound business judgment and understanding of project dynamics

The Work You'll Do

• Lead structural engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget goals are met
• Serve as primary point of contact with clients, coordinating design objectives, progress updates, and project deliverables
• Supervise and mentor engineering and technical staff assigned to structural projects
• Analyze complex structural issues and develop innovative or refined design methods and procedures
• Represent the firm at project meetings, design charrettes, and industry conferences as needed
• Plan, organize, and manage structural design activities for projects of significant size and complexity
• Direct the structural components of large, multi‑disciplinary projects in collaboration with other disciplines
• Apply advanced knowledge of structural systems, load paths, materials behavior, and applicable codes and standards (e.g., IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI)
• Ensure designs align with client goals, regulatory requirements, and internal quality management standards

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Experience managing multi‑disciplined design projects
• Successful experience in leading engineering teams (providing purpose, direction, and motivation)
• Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and client representatives
• Detailed knowledge of project management methods and activities
• Understanding of cost/schedule control through Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and various scheduling techniques
• Software experience: STAAD Pro, SPMats, SPColumn, Lpile, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

What We Prefer You Bring

• 5-10 years of industry experience in structural engineering with a concentration in marine structures (preferable)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure, Maryland License preferred

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $150,000. 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.

Location

Baltimore; Owings Mills; Towson; Virginia Beach; Newport News; Richmond; Fairfax; Washington DC

Core Business Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status

Full-Time

Background Check

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