Roadway Engineer

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

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Roadway Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Charleston, SC! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Charleston, SC office.

Working on the Transportation 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 Transportation projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

This position will be a member of our roadway group and will lead and assist in various tasks including plan preparation, quantity calculation, geometric design, drainage design, MOT, specifications, cost estimates and other related tasks. Microstation, Geopak, MS Office and other design software will be used, and all work will be in collaboration with other engineers, technicians, planners, and surveyors. This position will also help mentor young engineers and will be given the opportunity to develop into a project manager. Candidates with a background in preliminary engineering or development of detailed plans and specification are preferred. Candidates must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and reviewing detailed construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and quantity calculations for roadway projects.
• Developing geometric designs, drainage layouts, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans consistent with project goals and applicable standards.
• Utilizing software tools such as MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads Designer, and Microsoft Office suite to produce and refine project deliverables.
• Conducting quality control reviews to ensure compliance with engineering principles, client contracts, and company standards.
• Researching and evaluating design alternatives, documenting findings, and integrating best practices.
• Managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets using CPM scheduling tools and resource estimation.
• Collaborating in client meetings and occasionally representing GFT in project discussions to resolve technical issues.
• Mentoring junior engineers and technicians, fostering their professional development.
• Supporting project management activities with an eye toward growth into a Project Manager role.
• You will be trusted to make independent engineering decisions on routine problems while escalating complex issues as needed. This role requires strong technical acumen, effective communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset to contribute to multi-disciplinary projects.

Education & Experience

What you’ll bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 3 to 6 years of relevant roadway design experience, preferably including preliminary engineering and detailed plan development.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and Geopak; experience with OpenRoads Designer is highly desirable.
• Strong familiarity with SCDOT standards and municipal requirements for roadway plan preparation.
• Experience in geometric roadway design, drainage design, MOT, cost estimating, and specification development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and mutual respect.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred but not required at hire; candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Professional Engineering License
• Experience with SC Municipalities
• Experience with Open Roads Design
• Familiarity with SCDOT plan preparation requirements for roadway projects.

Compensation

The range for this position is $80,000 – $110,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.