GFT · 1 day ago
Highway Designer
King of Prussia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yrGFT is currently seeking a Highway Designer / Highway Engineer to join their Eastern PA highway team. This role focuses on designing projects for clients such as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and involves delivering quality design work and building client relationships.
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Responsibilities
As part of a team, perform engineering design tasks for transportation and/or municipal projects including studies, preliminary engineering, and final design
Learn about design tools including Microstation and Open Roads software
Develop construction contract documents including plans, specifications, cost estimates
Establish working relationships and contacts with client technical staff and project managers especially in PennDOT, local governments, and private clients
Learn about different aspects of highway and municipal design including construction staging, stormwater management, traffic signals, highway design and interchange layout, landscaping, utilities, sidewalks/trails, culverts, and bridges
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent is required
Fundamentals of Engineering (PE) License registered in Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain within 1 year is required
Effective time management, technical and interpersonal skills
Articulate with a professional presence and solid decision-making, planning and organizational skills
Ability to grow your knowledge, expertise, leadership skills, and relationships over time
Preferred
Prior experience with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike projects is desirable, but not required
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to grow while working in a team environment, demonstrated organizational skills, self-motivated, and a commitment to continuous improvement
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.
Company
GFT
GFT provides planning, design, technology, and construction management services.
Founded in 1915
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OceanSound Partners
2023-03-08Acquired
2023-03-07Debt Financing
2023-01-09Private Equity
Leadership Team
Art Barrett
Senior Vice President
John Derr
Executive Vice President - Transportation Advisor
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