Staff Engineer, Construction Services

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Support for professional development

Job summary

Gannett Fleming, Inc. seeks an Engineer in Training I–III to support TxDOT transportation projects in Laredo, TX. This full-time, onsite role includes hands-on experience in highway construction, documentation support, and field issue resolutions.

Ideal for emerging engineering professionals, the position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, engineering-related experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Salary ranges from $70,000 to $104,000 depending on experience. Comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree accepted by TX PELS.
• Engineering-related experience required.
• Must be actively preparing for professional engineering licensing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Quality Assurance oversight on highway projects.
• Collect engineering data at project sites.
• Prepare and verify Daily Work Reports and documentation.

Skills

Engineering-related experience in transportation

Ability to apply engineering principles

Valid driver’s license

Ability to work in a field construction environment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Familiarity with SiteManager

Familiarity with AASHTOWare

Familiarity with Projectwise

Job description

GFT is seeking an Engineer in Training I–III – Highway Construction (Staff Engineer, Construction Services) to join our Construction Services team in Laredo, TX. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity supporting TxDOT transportation projects, ensuring quality, safety, compliance, documentation, and performance in the field.

What you’ll be challenged to do

As an Engineer in Training I–III, you will support highway construction projects consisting of construction, widening, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of transportation infrastructure including roadways, bridges, drainage systems, traffic signals, utilities, phased urban construction, and traffic control operations.

This position is ideal for an emerging engineering professional seeking hands‑on TxDOT construction experience while actively progressing toward professional engineering licensure. You will assist Resident Engineers, Project Managers, field engineers, inspectors, and technical staff with construction oversight, documentation, quantity verification, engineering analysis, and field issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Quality Assurance oversight and technical support on TxDOT highway construction projects.
• Apply engineering principles, methods, and techniques to transportation-related construction activities.
• Collect engineering data at project sites, including field measurements, quantities, production information, and construction progress.
• Assist with inspection activities, field documentation, and recordkeeping support as project demands require.
• Prepare, review, and verify Daily Work Reports, quantity calculations, materials documentation, and SiteManager/APCM entries.
• Assist in reviewing contractor pay estimate quantities and supporting documentation.
• Assist with review of construction plans, specifications, standards, estimates, and contract documents.
• Review construction plans prepared by consultants and contractors for constructability, coordination, and field implementation.
• Assist with Requests for Information, submittals, shop drawings, change order documentation, and supplemental agreement support.
• Support traffic control implementation, work zone safety reviews, SW3P oversight, and compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Track project progress and assist with preparation of periodic progress reports, meeting notes, and construction updates.
• Actively prepare for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training, exams, documentation, and continuing education.

Additional duties for Engineer in Training II & III

• Perform more advanced engineering‑related field, construction, documentation, and analysis work.
• Assist with specialized reviews involving construction sequencing, traffic control, drainage, structures, utilities, materials, and schedule impacts.
• Support resolution of field issues, plan discrepancies, quantity disputes, and construction coordination items.
• Assist with preparation and review of change orders, time impact information, and construction documentation packages.
• Assist in training less experienced engineering staff, inspection staff, and technicians.
• Support the Resident Engineer and Project Manager with contract administration, issue resolution, progress tracking, and project closeout.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline accepted by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TX PELS).

Experience

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer in Training I–III:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related engineering discipline accepted by TX PELS.
• Engineering‑related experience in transportation, highway construction, bridge, drainage, utility, inspection, materials, field engineering, or construction management.
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving to project locations.
• Ability to work in a field construction environment, including active roadway construction zones.
• Ability to apply engineering principles, methods, and techniques to transportation‑related construction activities.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Must be actively preparing for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training, exams, documentation, and continuing education.

Minimum Qualifications by Level

Engineer in Training I

• Some engineering‑related experience required. Experience may include internships, co‑ops, field inspection, construction support, transportation engineering, or related project experience.
• Engineer in Training certification preferred.

Engineer in Training II

• 1 year of engineering‑related experience. Experience may be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent experience.
• Texas Engineer in Training Certificate required.

Engineer in Training III

• 2 years of engineering‑related experience. Experience may be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent experience.
• Texas Engineer in Training Certificate required.
• Passing the Professional Engineer exam prior to obtaining the requisite experience for PE licensure may substitute for two years of engineering‑related work experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving to project locations.

What we prefer you bring

• Experience administering TxDOT construction contracts preferred or municipal contracts.
• Interest in heavy highway construction, TxDOT construction administration, and field engineering.
• Experience working on TxDOT or TxDOT‑equivalent highway construction projects.
• Experience assisting with construction inspection, quantity verification, field documentation, or materials documentation.
• Familiarity with TxDOT Standard Specifications, construction plans, standards, and field documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with SiteManager, AASHTOWare, Projectwise, or similar construction management/documentation systems.
• Experience with roadway, bridge, drainage, traffic control, utility, and phased urban construction.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, change orders, pay estimates, or daily work reports.
• Familiarity with CPM schedules, construction sequencing, and progress tracking.
• Familiarity with SW3P oversight and stormwater compliance requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with contractors, inspectors, TxDOT representatives, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

Compensation

Salary range: $70,000–$104,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• 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 of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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.

Location: Laredo, TX

Employment Status: Full‑Time