Gannett Fleming
Provides engineering, architecture, and consulting services for infrastructure and built environments.
Chief Highway Engineer
Lead highway design, strategy, and team for major transportation projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key duties cover development and execution of highway business plans, budgets, and performance goals; providing advice on proposals, risk assessment, and project execution; supervising staff and managing client relationships; serving as Chief Engineer or Strategist on large projects, and possibly acting as Quality Assurance Manager. Additional tasks involve corporate strategy contributions, scope development, proposal specialization, managing multiple concurrent assignments, and representing GFT at industry events. • Lead development and execution of highway business plans, budgets, and performance goals. • Advise on major proposals, risk assessments, and project execution strategies. • Supervise staff and manage key technical client relationships. • Serve as Chief Engineer or Strategist on large, complex projects; may act as Quality Assurance Manager. • Contribute to corporate strategy, plans, and multi‑disciplinary project scopes. • Provide technical expertise for proposals and oversee multiple concurrent assignments. • Represent GFT at industry and professional events. • Provide a tax‑deferred 401(k) plan, competitive PTO, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸business planning
- ▸risk assessment
- ▸client management
- ▸chief engineer
- ▸quality assurance
- ▸corporate strategy
What You Bring
The successful candidate must have at least 20 years of progressive design experience in highway, interchange, or urban roadway engineering for public clients, serving as a technical specialist in analysis, design criteria, and execution. Responsibilities include strategic and technical leadership of highway components, oversight of a highway group, and acting as senior technical advisor and regional professional society participant. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer license (multiple jurisdictions), 20+ years of relevant experience, proficiency with MS Office and advanced design/computational software, and knowledge of multiple disciplines (roadway, transit, bridge, geotechnical, civil/site). Strong communication, leadership, and the ability to handle multiple fast‑paced projects are essential.
Requirements
- ▸20+ years
- ▸highway
- ▸civil eng
- ▸pe license
- ▸design software
- ▸leadership
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $170,000 to $190,000, dependent on experience and location, and includes a hybrid work setup, comprehensive benefits (wellness, parental leave, pet insurance, medical/dental/vision, disability, life), 401(k) plan, PTO, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and incentive compensation. GFT is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to innovative infrastructure and professional growth. • Offer a hybrid work environment with comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance benefits. • Include incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Work Environment
Hybrid