Highway Designer Job at GFT in King of Prussia
GFT, King of Prussia, Montgomery County, United States
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What You Will Do
What You Will Do
GFT is currently seeking a Highway Designer / Highway Engineer to join our Eastern PA highway team. This hybrid position will be based out of either Valley Forge Office (Audubon, PA), Philadelphia Office or Lehigh Valley Office (Fogelsville, PA). This is an exciting time to join the GFT team!
This individual will primarily perform design activities on highway projects but may be required to assist other departments as needed. The successful candidate will work closely with his/her supervisor and more experienced project managers, engineers and designers.
Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all . Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do
The successful candidate will be focused on designing projects for clients such as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, municipalities and private clients. The candidate will be able to grow as a civil/highway designer for transportation and/or municipal projects. The candidate will work with team members to deliver quality design work, on time and build client relationships through the successful delivery of transportation projects.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Perform design tasks, plans preparation, report preparation, and calculations for various transportation projects.
- Provide overall assistance in multifaceted highway/transportation projects.
- Perform quantity estimates, cost estimates, and prepare specifications.
- Check calculations, reports, and drawings
- Run models, CAD and design software
What You Will Bring To Our Firm
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering required, focus in Transportation preferred
- Engineer in Training (EIT) strongly desired
- 2+ years of experience required
- 3-5 years’ progressive engineering experience in highway and/or civil/site design is preferred.
- Prior experience with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike projects is desirable, but not required.
- Experience with AutoCAD or Microstation strongly desired
- Strong work ethic and desire to learn and grow professionally
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously both independently and also as an integral part of a design team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- 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.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
Location:Valley Forge ; Lehigh Valley ; Allentown ; Philadelphia
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range:$85,000 - $105,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
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