Roadway Project Engineer

GFT; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT in Nashville, TN is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer to support the Transportation Group. This role offers a hybrid work model requiring minimal onsite presence. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a PE license, and 8-10 years of experience in transportation design. Responsibilities include performing engineering tasks, developing plans, and leading projects. The salary range is $115,000 – $140,000, with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and competitive PTO accrual.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive engineering experience in transportation design.
• Prior experience with Tennessee Department of Transportation projects preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from concept to final design.
• Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports.
• Lead projects to meet schedule and budget.

Skills

Transportation design knowledge

Project management skills

Communication skills

MicroStation proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You Will Do

As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an emerging Roadway Project Engineer to support our Transportation Group in Metro Nashville, TN. 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.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As a Roadway Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of roadway and highway projects across Tennessee and the Southeast. You’ll support project delivery for state, municipal, and private 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.

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 and contact with client technical staff and project managers.
• Assist in the recruitment and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subconsultants, and client managers.
• Coordinate planning, staffing, scheduling, budget management, and 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.
• Perform project QA/QC.
• Assist project managers with various tasks.
• Multi-task and manage workload on various projects simultaneously.
• Undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Participate in proposal development as part of a pursuit team.
• Support GFT efforts to grow our Transportation Practice in Tennessee.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee, or the ability to obtain a license within 3 months; additional state licensure is a plus.
• 8-10 years of progressive engineering experience with broad knowledge of transportation design and strong technical skills in highway design.
• Prior experience with Tennessee Department of Transportation projects preferred, and well versed in client design policies, standards, and specifications.
• 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 $115,000 – $140,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, 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 for 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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

Location & Working Hours

Location: Nashville, TN. Core business hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Employment status: Full-time.

Fair Chance Considerations

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles – qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the City of San Francisco – pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants in the State of California – qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.