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Bridge Structural Engineer 1

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PayCompetitive
LocationFort Lauderdale/Florida
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 3227
      Overview

      GFT is seeking a Bridge Structural Engineer I to join our Transportation Team in Fort Lauderdale, FL ! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our "Office Location" office.

      Working on the Transportation 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 . Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.


      Responsibilities

      What you'll be challenged to do:

      This role will be responsible for engineering bridge design and inspection, plan preparation, and load rating analysis. The design tasks are completed using either the current AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications or AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges.

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

      • Bridge Design, contract plans preparation and specifications requiring quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets and schedules
      • Developing design options.
      • Maintaining organized design calculation and project data.
      • Performing load ratings analysis.
      • Calculations of quantities and development of cost estimates.
      • The position may require the engineer to take part in bridge inspection assignments as an Inspection Team Member and prepare bridge inspection reports documenting inspection findings.
      • Office support for construction design services.
      • Review shop drawing submittals. Organize submittals and address questions from contractor during the construction phases of structures.
      • Work with National and Local Building Codes, develop loads.
      • Assist with structural design and analysis (steel, concrete, wood, masonry) associated with building and marine structures, foundations and equipment support, framing/bracing, and any other tasks as assigned.
      • Assist in modeling/analyzing lateral systems.
      • Assist with preparing project cost estimates.
      • Assist in evaluation studies and help to develop reports.
      • Assist in submittal review process, including structural steel fabrication drawings, proprietary systems, performance design items, concrete reinforcement drawings and concrete mix designs.
      • Assist with design & document/deliverable coordination with other project disciplines.
      • Work with structural computer analysis and graphical software packages and MS Office.

      Qualifications

      What you bring to our firm:

      • Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering.
      • Experience in MS-Office; Experience with Structural analysis and CADD programs such as AutoCAD, Microstation, RAM, REVIT and STAADPRO preferred.
      • Good communication 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 Certificate

      Featured Benefits:

      • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
      • Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD.
      • 401(k) company match.
      • Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay.

      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.

      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: Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

      #LI-Hybrid

      #LI-HM1 .


      What you bring to our firm:

      • Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering.
      • Experience in MS-Office; Experience with Structural analysis and CADD programs such as AutoCAD, Microstation, RAM, REVIT and STAADPRO preferred.
      • Good communication 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 Certificate

      Featured Benefits:

      • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
      • Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD.
      • 401(k) company match.
      • Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay.

      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.

      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: Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

      #LI-Hybrid

      #LI-HM1 .


      What you'll be challenged to do:

      This role will be responsible for engineering bridge design and inspection, plan preparation, and load rating analysis. The design tasks are completed using either the current AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications or AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges.

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

      • Bridge Design, contract plans preparation and specifications requiring quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets and schedules
      • Developing design options.
      • Maintaining organized design calculation and project data.
      • Performing load ratings analysis.
      • Calculations of quantities and development of cost estimates.
      • The position may require the engineer to take part in bridge inspection assignments as an Inspection Team Member and prepare bridge inspection reports documenting inspection findings.
      • Office support for construction design services.
      • Review shop drawing submittals. Organize submittals and address questions from contractor during the construction phases of structures.
      • Work with National and Local Building Codes, develop loads.
      • Assist with structural design and analysis (steel, concrete, wood, masonry) associated with building and marine structures, foundations and equipment support, framing/bracing, and any other tasks as assigned.
      • Assist in modeling/analyzing lateral systems.
      • Assist with preparing project cost estimates.
      • Assist in evaluation studies and help to develop reports.
      • Assist in submittal review process, including structural steel fabrication drawings, proprietary systems, performance design items, concrete reinforcement drawings and concrete mix designs.
      • Assist with design & document/deliverable coordination with other project disciplines.
      • Work with structural computer analysis and graphical software packages and MS Office.
  • About the company

      Engineering and architectural planning, design and construction solutions to enhance today’s integrated transportation infrastructure