Sr Project Engineer, Land Development

TranSystems Corporation; Clearwater (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

TranSystems Corporation is seeking a Sr Project Engineer for Land Development in Clearwater, FL. This position involves leading diverse land development projects, managing all phases from design to construction, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project success.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid-time-off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• Experience in land development projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of land development projects.
• Lead design efforts for grading, drainage, and utilities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and client expectations.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Project Management

Client Service

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Cost Consciousness

Adaptability

Quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

GFT is seeking a Sr Project Engineer, Land Developmentto join our Transportation Team in Clearwater, FL! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Clearwater, FL office.

Working on theTransportation teamatGFT 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.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

This person plays a pivotal role in leading the design efforts of diverse land development projects. These projects encompass both private and municipal sectors, focusing on site design, stormwater management, grading, roadway design, and environmental compliance. The engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success and adherence to industry standards and regulations.

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

• Manage and oversee all phases of land development projects, including planning, design, permitting, and construction support.
• Organizes and develops project team to execute specific phases or aspects of the project such as technical studies, project design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and project inspection. Must be able to delegate.
• Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems. This involves exploration of the subject area, definition of scope, selection of problems for investigation, and development of novel concepts and approaches.
• Lead design efforts for grading, drainage, roadways, utilities, and stormwater management.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and coordinate with regulatory agencies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and project expectations.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Reviews project design for general compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Prepare engineering reports, construction documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and assessments to ensure adherence to project plans and standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving issues as they arise.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, manpower, and resolving engineering design problems.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Shows understanding of team management, develops project scope of work, estimates manpower needs, prepares CPM schedules, and tracks project progress.
• Assures that the project is completed within the allocated period of time and within the assigned budget.
• Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field.
• Develops and presents proposals to clients.
• Directs the inspection of construction sites to monitor progress and ensure general conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Plans and executes project meetings. May negotiate a difficult project issue with the client, such as scope changes or schedule acceleration.
• Assures the project meets quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
• Interprets changes in the contract and advises management on needed changes.
• May set up and perform a client marketing meeting.
• Maintains professional, technical, and supervisory skills by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Qualifications

What you'll bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in the engineering field (i.e., Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical).

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience with exposure to a variety of engineering projects and a good understanding of project management concepts.

• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

  Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we prefer you bring:

• Analytical – Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices in areas of assignments and related fields. Requires the use of advanced techniques and practices of the engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Problem Solving – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Uses computers to solve engineering problems and improve the project team’s design process. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Client Service – Responds promptly to client needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Communication – Listens and gets clarification; participates in meetings; writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; gives appropriate recognition to others; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget.
• Adaptability – Manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

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.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000 to $146,000. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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 Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Clearwater, FL

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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