Senior Bridge Engineer

Overview

Lead bridge design projects, manage teams, and interface with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• qa/qc
• bridge design
• design development
• cost estimation
• project management
• client liaison

Tasks

-Provides QA/QC reviews. -Responsible for executing the project scope of work, managing the technical development of the work, and maintaining the budget and schedule. -Leads the development of project design concepts and criteria and researches large or complex project elements -Develops scope, estimated schedule, and costs for proposed project services up to and including projects of moderate complexity. -Responsible for working within the project team with experience for bridge/structure design and to gain a working knowledge of other disciplines such as highway, transit, geotechnical, civil/site and environmental. -May supervise a staff of engineers and other technical specialists. -Acts as technical specialist in the development of proposals. -Representing GFT at industry and professional events. -Responsible for working closely with clients for client satisfaction as well as business development purposes. -Acts in the capacity of Project Manager for small and medium complexity multi-disciplined bridge projects and interfaces with the client. -Functions as Design Team Leader on bridge design activities for complex structures. -Responsible for obtaining the permits necessary to complete the project and to provide interaction with the permitting agencies. -Responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating large or complex engineering assignments. -Provides management of bridge/structure personnel for a project.

Requirements

• cadd
• ms office
• pe license
• civil engineering
• 12+ yrs
• structural design

What You Bring

-Responsible to work on multiple concurrent assignments and time management. -Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment -Expertise with structural design and analysis software -12+ years of applicable experience -Expertise with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) -Professional Engineer License and ability to obtain multiple jurisdictions -Prior supervision of staff is preferred -Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering preferred. -Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to lead client presentations -Expertise with CADD

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Benefits

-Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. -Tuition reimbursement for continued education. -Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. -Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. -Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. -Incentive compensation for eligible positions. -Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

About Gft

-Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms. -Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets. -Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors. -Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings. -An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.

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Security Clearance

-successful completion of a criminal background check required.