GFT · 1 day ago
Senior Highway Engineer
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $145K/yr
8+ years expGFT is currently seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join their Eastern PA highway team. This role involves leading highway projects, managing design activities, and coordinating with clients and team members to enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity.
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Responsibilities
Perform engineering design tasks for highway projects from preliminary to final design
Develop construction contract documents, such as specifications, cost estimates and review construction documents such as shop and working drawings
Establish working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers especially in PennDOT, local governments, and private clients
Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build highway projects
Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans, including but not limited to implementation and knowledge of cross sections, traffic control, drainage, and signing and pavement markings plans
Collaborate with highway staff to develop projects including but not limited to roadway, bridge, rail, transportation planning, traffic control, signing, pavement marking, knowledge of hydraulic design, and preliminary design for environmental documents
Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers
Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance
Participate in projects by completing tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplines
Works as part of a project team within the highway disciplines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required
Professional Engineering (PE) License registered in Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain within 6 months is required
8-12 years' progressive engineering experience possessing a broad knowledge and experience in highway design and strong technical skills in highway design is required
Effective time management, analytical and interpersonal skills
Articulate with a professional presence and solid decision-making, planning and organizational skills
Responsibility for managing/overseeing scopes, schedules and budgets for projects performed with the highway group
Daily successful operation of all aspects of project delivery including customer interface
Perform engineering design tasks for highway projects from preliminary to final design
Develop construction contract documents, such as specifications, cost estimates and review construction documents such as shop and working drawings
Establish working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers especially in PennDOT, local governments, and private clients
Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build highway projects
Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans, including but not limited to implementation and knowledge of cross sections, traffic control, drainage, and signing and pavement markings plans
Collaborate with highway staff to develop projects including but not limited to roadway, bridge, rail, transportation planning, traffic control, signing, pavement marking, knowledge of hydraulic design, and preliminary design for environmental documents
Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers
Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance
Participate in projects by completing tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplines
Works as part of a project team within the highway disciplines
Preferred
Prior experience with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike projects preferred including being well versed in client design policies, standards and specifications
Full and in-depth familiarity with MicroStation, InRoads software is required
OpenRoads design software experience a plus
Stormwater/NPDES Permitting experience a plus
Expertise with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Some experience with management of project tasks
Ability to work in a team environment, self-starter, demonstrated organization skills, team player, and 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.
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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