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Highway Staff Engineer / Project Designer
Gft
Leading architecture, engineering and construction firm delivering transportation, water, power & buildings solutions.
Design and develop highway projects for NJ agencies, supporting senior staff and clients.
6d ago
$100,000 - $120,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
East Brunswick, NJ
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
cost estimating
roadway design
qc review
plan preparation
coordination
drawing review
Develop quantities, cost estimates, and design reports
Assist in the design of roadway projects from concept development through final design phases, including construction support
Participate in quality control reviews of design documents
Contribute to a team environment by collaborating with junior and senior engineers on deliverables
Coordinate with utility companies, permitting agencies, and internal/external design teams
Attend agency and public meetings with senior staff
Prepare engineering plans including horizontal and vertical geometry, typical sections, and cross sections
Develop plan and profile sheets, signing and pavement marking plans maintenance and protection of traffic plans, and construction details
Review shop drawings and submittals for contract conformance
What you bring
eit
pe license
autocad
microstation
openroads
civil 3d
An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
NJDOT or NJTA design experience
Strong highway design skills with the ability to train and mentor junior staff
Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Experience preparing submittals
Professional Engineering (PE) License registered in NJ or the ability to obtain registration within 1 year
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
4–7 years of experience with a strong foundation in transportation engineering and highway design
Benefits
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
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.
Culture + Values
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.”
Environment + Sustainability
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.
Inclusion & Diversity
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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