• Job Description

  Req#: 3150
  Overview
  
  
  GFT is seeking a Highway Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Pittsburgh, PA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Pittsburgh 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 position is open to entry level engineers up through 4 years of experience. This position includes plan preparation, quantity calculation, geometric design, drainage design, MPT, specifications, cost estimates and other related tasks. Day to day assignments and technical guidance will be provided by Project Managers and Project Engineers. Candidates with a background in preliminary engineering or development of detailed plans and specification writing are preferred; and must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects. Assignments may involve travel within the continental United States.
  
  In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
  • Design assignments involving preparation of contract plans and specifications requiring quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets and schedules
  • Develop calculations and analyze design options to support engineering designs
  • Maintain organized design calculations and project data
  • Calculation of quantities and development of cost estimates
  • Prepare plans and technical specifications; as well as letters, technical reports, sketches, tables, and other documents required for design submissions
  • Office support for construction support services
  • Review shop drawing submittals. Organize submittals and address questions from contractors during the construction phases
  • Follow project delivery and quality control procedures and standards in compliance with client and company specific guidelines on time and within budget.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  What you'll bring to our firm:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation from an ABET-accredited university or college
  • 0 to 4 years of experience in transportation engineering assignments
  • Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is strongly encouraged
  • Team oriented engineer and strong communicator with ability to work concurrently within multiple project demands and transitioning priorities
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Physically capable of performing field work including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • No relocation assistance - Local candidates preferred
  • Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
    
  What we prefer you bring:
  • Engineer-in-Training certification
  • Experience with Bentley MicroStation strongly preferred
  • Experience in InRoads or OpenRoads
  • Familiarity with AASHTO and PennDOT design codes
  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.
  Location: Pittsburgh, PA
  Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  Employment Status: Full-Time
  #LI-Hybrid
  #LI-KB1
  
  
  What you'll bring to our firm:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation from an ABET-accredited university or college
  • 0 to 4 years of experience in transportation engineering assignments
  • Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is strongly encouraged
  • Team oriented engineer and strong communicator with ability to work concurrently within multiple project demands and transitioning priorities
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Physically capable of performing field work including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • No relocation assistance - Local candidates preferred
  • Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
    
  What we prefer you bring:
  • Engineer-in-Training certification
  • Experience with Bentley MicroStation strongly preferred
  • Experience in InRoads or OpenRoads
  • Familiarity with AASHTO and PennDOT design codes
  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.
  Location: Pittsburgh, PA
  Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  Employment Status: Full-Time
  #LI-Hybrid
  #LI-KB1
  
  
  What you'll be challenged to do:
  This position is open to entry level engineers up through 4 years of experience. This position includes plan preparation, quantity calculation, geometric design, drainage design, MPT, specifications, cost estimates and other related tasks. Day to day assignments and technical guidance will be provided by Project Managers and Project Engineers. Candidates with a background in preliminary engineering or development of detailed plans and specification writing are preferred; and must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects. Assignments may involve travel within the continental United States.
  
  In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
  • Design assignments involving preparation of contract plans and specifications requiring quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets and schedules
  • Develop calculations and analyze design options to support engineering designs
  • Maintain organized design calculations and project data
  • Calculation of quantities and development of cost estimates
  • Prepare plans and technical specifications; as well as letters, technical reports, sketches, tables, and other documents required for design submissions
  • Office support for construction support services
  • Review shop drawing submittals. Organize submittals and address questions from contractors during the construction phases
  • Follow project delivery and quality control procedures and standards in compliance with client and company specific guidelines on time and within budget.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• About the company

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

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