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GFT ยท 1 day ago

Senior Project Bridge Designer

GFT is a privately held AEC firm specializing in innovative solutions where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. They are seeking a Senior Project Bridge Designer to engage in structural design, rehabilitation, analysis, and inspection of bridges, contributing to transformative projects that enhance community connectivity.

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Responsibilities

Participating in bridge design assignments including contract plans preparation and specifications, design calculations, quantity calculations, and development of cost estimates
Performing and reviewing load rating analyses and preparing load rating reports
Office and field support for construction services
Reviewing shop drawing submittals
Organizing submittals and addressing questions from contractors during the construction phase of projects
Performing bridge and tunnel inspections and preparing inspection reports
Informing Project Managers of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or needs for additional services
Providing technical guidance on unusual or complex problems
Showing understanding of team management, developing project scope of work, estimating manpower needs, preparing CPM schedules and tracking project progress
Assisting or participating in the preparation of business proposals

Qualification

Bridge designLoad rating analysisStructural design softwareCivil engineering degreeConstruction services administrationCommunicatorMS Office SuiteAutoCAD/Civil 3DProfessional developmentTeam oriented

Required

Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college
10+ yrs of experience in new bridge design, bridge rehabilitation, administration of construction services, load ratings and inspection of bridges
Experience with structural design software such as AASHTOWare BrR, Midas 3D Civil, STAAD Pro, MDX, CSiBridge, LUSAS and/or other structural analysis software and applications such as MathCAD
Strong knowledge and ability to read and interpret plans and shop drawings and evaluate contractor compliance with construction plans and specifications
Team oriented and strong communicator with ability to work concurrently within multiple projects demands and transitioning priorities
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or MicroStation
Commitment to maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Valid Driver's License
No relocation assistance - local candidates preferred

Preferred

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

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

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GFT provides planning, design, technology, and construction management services.

H1B Sponsorship

GFT has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
OceanSound Partners
2023-03-08Acquired
2023-03-07Debt Financing
2023-01-09Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Art Barrett
Senior Vice President
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John Derr
Executive Vice President
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