Senior Highway Designer | Lead Multimodal Roadway Projects

GFT; Marlton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Competitive PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Senior Highway Designer to join our Transportation group in New Jersey, with a hybrid work model across East Brunswick, Morristown, or Marlton offices. You will lead roadway design on complex projects for NJDOT, NJTA, and other agencies, delivering plans, specs, estimates, and client-ready documents.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering and 4+ years’ highway design experience, with proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and strong mentoring and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 4+ years of highway and roadway design experience with increasing responsibility.
• Proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office.
• NJDOT or NJTA design experience.
• Strong highway design skills with the ability to train and mentor junior staff.
• Experience in staff supervision and project coordination.
• Experience preparing submittals and coordinating with permitting agencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including client presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design concepts, criteria, and direction on major tasks.
• Coordinate design activities across disciplines with bridge, transit, environmental, geotechnical, and civil/site teams.
• Prepare and review plans, specs, and estimates including roadway geometry, drainage, MOT, and other elements.
• Review technical deliverables for QA/QC.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.
• Support proposal development including scope, approach, and cost estimates.
• Manage task order projects in a client-facing capacity.
• Interface with clients to provide technical solutions and ensure project satisfaction.
• Assist with permitting coordination and submissions.
• Participate in local professional societies and industry groups.
• Maintain project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget tracking

Client liaison

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

GFT is seeking a Senior Highway Designer to join our Transportation group in New Jersey, with a hybrid work model across East Brunswick, Morristown, or Marlton offices. You will lead roadway design on complex projects for NJDOT, NJTA, and other agencies, delivering plans, specs, estimates, and client-ready documents.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering and 4+ years’ highway design experience, with proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and strong mentoring and