Chief Highway Engineer at Gft in Washington, DC | USD170,000-190,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

technical development

proposal development

scope definition

risk management

quality assurance

client relations

Responsible for executing the project scope of work and managing the technical development of the work and maintaining the budget and schedule.
Contributes to corporate strategy, plans and programs.
Acts as technical specialist in the development of proposals.
Contributes to the development and execution of highway business plans, budgets and performance goals.
Develops scopes of work and provides input for negotiations on complex and/or large projects where multiple disciplines are involved and work is conducted across multiple offices and/or disciplines.
Supervises staff and responsible for key technical relationships with clients.
Representing GFT at industry and professional events.
Contributes advice and direction to major proposals, risk assessment and mitigation plans, and project execution plans.
Serves as a Chief Engineer or Strategist for large, complex or strategic projects.
May serve as Quality Assurance Manager.

Requirements

20+ years

civil engineering

pe license

design software

ms office

staff supervision

20+ years of applicable experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to lead client presentations
Knowledge of advanced design software and advanced computational software applications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
Professional Engineer License and ability to obtain multiple jurisdictions
Responsible to work on multiple concurrent assignments and time management.
Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Knowledge of multiple disciplines such as roadway, transit, bridge, geotechnical, and civil/site
Experience with supervision of staff
Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Benefits

Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

successful completion of a criminal background check required.

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.

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.

Articles

Services overview

Insights & news

Career opportunities

Role

Description

technical development

proposal development

scope definition

risk management

quality assurance

client relations

Responsible for executing the project scope of work and managing the technical development of the work and maintaining the budget and schedule.
Contributes to corporate strategy, plans and programs.
Acts as technical specialist in the development of proposals.
Contributes to the development and execution of highway business plans, budgets and performance goals.
Develops scopes of work and provides input for negotiations on complex and/or large projects where multiple disciplines are involved and work is conducted across multiple offices and/or disciplines.
Supervises staff and responsible for key technical relationships with clients.
Representing GFT at industry and professional events.
Contributes advice and direction to major proposals, risk assessment and mitigation plans, and project execution plans.
Serves as a Chief Engineer or Strategist for large, complex or strategic projects.
May serve as Quality Assurance Manager.

Requirements

20+ years

civil engineering

pe license

design software

ms office

staff supervision

20+ years of applicable experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to lead client presentations
Knowledge of advanced design software and advanced computational software applications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
Professional Engineer License and ability to obtain multiple jurisdictions
Responsible to work on multiple concurrent assignments and time management.
Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Knowledge of multiple disciplines such as roadway, transit, bridge, geotechnical, and civil/site
Experience with supervision of staff
Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Benefits

Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

successful completion of a criminal background check required.

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.

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.

Articles

Services overview

Insights & news

Career opportunities