Roadway Lighting / Illumination Engineer
Gft
Design and analyze roadway lighting systems, create calculations, specs, and coordinate projects.
8 days ago ago
$100,000 - $150,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Fairfax, VA
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Enterprise AI
Data Transformation
Platform Modernization
Cloud Migration
Digital Banking
Fintech Solutions
AI‑Driven Customer Service
High‑Performance Computing
Sector Specialisms
Banking
Insurance
Manufacturing
Retail Banking
Capital Markets
Asset Management
Virtual Banking
Insurance Life Health
Role
What you would be doing
lighting analysis
site survey
construction support
technical proposals
design coordination
record drawings
- Respond to RFI’s
- Preparation of lighting analysis including developing highway lighting warrants, criteria, reports and designs.
- Participate in meetings with clients, government agencies, utility companies and project teams.
- Perform site survey of existing conditions.
- Provide support during construction activities as needed.
- Preparation of technical and cost proposals for the electrical design components of various transportation and facility projects.
- Coordinate work with other disciplines (architectural, civil, bridge, highway/roadway, etc.) during the design process.
- Assists in determining project schedules, cost estimates, and budget requirements.
- Develop Final record drawing at the completion of projects.
- Review Submittals
- Develop project specifications and cost estimates for construction.
What you bring
visual/agi32
openroads
civil 3d
autocad/revit
eit/pe
5+ years
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Capacity to independently prepare Roadway Lighting designs and familiarity with one or more NJDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, PANYNJ, NJTA, TBTA, MassDOT, DDOT, PennDOT design standards and practices is preferred.
- Ability to lead analysis, design and preparation of electrical engineering elements and plans for agencies.
- Engineer In Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus, but not required.
- Proficiency with VISUAL and/or AGi32 lighting analysis software.
- Previous DOT and Design-Build experience is a plus.
- Proficiency with Bentley’s OpenRoads, Autodesk’s Civil 3D, AutoCAD/REVIT and familiarity with BIM is a plus.
- Desire to participate and excel with a broad range of project types, roles, customers, and tasks.
- Experience in low voltage power distribution, CCTV, fiber optic, communications and systems engineering primarily for the transportation/transit industry is a plus.
- Proficiency in the use of the AASHTO, IES Roadway Lighting Publications, and associated design manuals.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Architectural Engineering is preferred.
- 5 plus years of relevant experience.
- Understanding and application of codes and standards including NEC, NFPA, IBC for completing electrical and lighting design work.
- Ability to successfully function in a fast-paced cooperative team environment spanning across multiple offices.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- 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.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
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Company
Overview
Top 500 Design Firm
Ranked in ENR's Top 500
Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.
130+ Offices
National Presence
Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.
- 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.
- Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
- Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
- Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
- Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
- Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”
2025 Target
Climate Neutrality
Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.
50% Reduction
Emissions Target
Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.
10% Drop
Emissions Fall
Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.
Rating B
Climate Performance
Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.
- Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
- Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
- Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.
77 Graduates Expanded
WomenTech Mentoring Programme
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.
3 Editions in 2022
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.
77 Graduates
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.
- Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
- Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.
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