Gft
Leading architecture, engineering and construction firm delivering transportation, water, power & buildings solutions.
Lead design, implementation, and management of ITS solutions for NY/NJ transportation projects.
11 days ago
$130,000 - $160,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 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
Description
site visits
design oversight
coordination meetings
engineering drawings
technical documentation
its integration
- Conduct field reviews and site visits to verify design intent and implementation quality
- Direct and mentor design engineers and coordinate across disciplines to deliver designs that meet scope, budget, and quality standards
- Lead and oversee engineering design services throughout all project phases, from concept development through construction completion
- Facilitate coordination meetings, ensuring alignment among project teams, clients, and stakeholders
- Lead preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages
- Lead preparation of technical documentation, reports, and systems engineering deliverables that support planning and implementation decisions
- Oversee and resolve technical issues during installation, testing, and integration of ITS field equipment
- Provide technical leadership in the design, implementation, and operation of ITS systems and subsystems
- Review and assess construction and utility impacts on ITS infrastructure, developing mitigation strategies to maintain system integrity
- Manage task execution to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical standard
- Evaluate complex engineering challenges and establish innovative methods, standards, and design procedures to improve efficiency and performance
- Serve as a primary client contact, providing clear, consistent communication and managing project expectations and technical direction
Requirements
pe license
microstation
ntcip
12-15 yrs
its design
project management
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York
- Established client relationships and design experience with NYSDOT, NYSTA, NYCDOT, PANYNJ or other New York/New Jersey area transportation agencies
- Traffic signal and/or fiber optic communication system design experience
- 12 - 15 years of relevant experience in ITS or transportation engineering
- Knowledge of industry standards such as NTCIP, NEMA, IEEE, and NEC, along with regional ITS standards and specifications
- Ability to prepare complete design packages, including plans, specifications, and estimates
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline
- Proven experience managing project tasks, schedules, and deliverables within multidisciplinary transportation or ITS projects
- Experience designing ITS systems, including traffic monitoring, surveillance, and supporting infrastructure
- Proficiency with MicroStation and Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- 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.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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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.
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.