Site Civil Design Engineer — Hybrid, Impact-Driven

Gannett Fleming; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Site/Civil Design Engineer to support various projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This position is hybrid, requiring presence at the State College, PA office. Responsibilities include preparing project drawings, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliance with company standards. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, 3-6 years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Competitive salary of $75,000 - $105,000 along with comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related.
• 3-6 years of experience in civil engineering.
• EIT required, on path to PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project drawings, engineering reports, and calculations.
• Perform design of site and civil infrastructure improvement projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, landscape architects, and others in project development.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Civil engineering modeling programs

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Pennsylvania, State College

Apr 11, 2026

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Site/Civil Design Engineer to support a variety of projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our State College, PA office in our Site Development practice.

What you'll be challenged to do:

This position will be responsible for preparing project drawings, engineering reports and calculations. This candidate will support Project Managers and professionals.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivatedSite/Civil Design Engineerwho thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Performs Design of site and civil infrastructure improvement projects including design of site improvements, sanitary sewer, water systems, storm drainage, storm water management, grading, and sediment and erosion control.
• Design of various site improvements projects
• Asist and perform preparation of calculations, hydraulic models, drawings, engineering reports, and submission packages.
• Coordinate with project managers, landscape architects, surveyors, architects, and owners in the design and development of public and private projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and civil engineering modeling programs.
• Ability to follow company standards and templates for preparation of drawings, calculations, and reports.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

Education | Experience:

What you bring to our firm:

• Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related.
• 3-6 years of experience in civil engineering.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

What we prefer you bring:

• EIT required on path to PE preferred.
• Experience with storm drains, sanitary sewer, water distribution networks, site grading, and stormwater management preferred.

Compensation:

The Salary range for this position is $75,000 -$105,000. 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

GFT 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.

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Location:State College, PA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range:$75,000 -$105,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location