Highway Designer Job at GFT in East Brunswick

What You Will Do GFT is seeking a Highway Staff Engineer / Project Designer to join our Transportation group in East Brunswick, NJ or Marlton, NJ. This hybrid role requires regular attendance at our East Brunswick or Marlton office. Working on the roadway team 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 for modern, multimodal roadway systems. What You’ll Be Challenged To Do As a Staff Engineer / Project Designer, you’ll support the design and development of roadway and highway projects in New Jersey. You’ll work closely with senior staff to deliver projects for NJDOT, NJTA, and other area agencies, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help strengthen client relationships through successful project delivery. Responsibilities Assist in the design of roadway projects from concept development through final design phases, including construction support Prepare engineering plans including horizontal and vertical geometry, typical sections, and cross sections Develop plan and profile sheets, signing and pavement marking plans, traffic plans, and construction details Develop quantities, cost estimates, and design reports Coordinate with utility companies, permitting agencies, and internal/external design teams Review shop drawings and submittals for contract conformance Participate in quality control reviews of design documents Attend agency and public meetings with senior staff Collaborate with junior and senior engineers on deliverables Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification 4–7 years of experience with a strong foundation in transportation engineering and highway design Proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office NJDOT or NJTA design experience Strong highway design skills with the ability to train and mentor junior staff Experience preparing submittals Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineering (PE) License registered in NJ or the ability to obtain registration within 1 year Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D Compensation The salary range for this position is $100,000–$120,000, dependent upon experience and geographic location. Benefits Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, 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 Company Overview 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. 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 of GFT. Location: East Brunswick, NJ or Marlton, NJ Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full‑Time Salary Range: $100,000–$120,000, dependent upon experience and geographic location. Seniority Level Mid–Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, Architecture and Planning #J-18808-Ljbffr