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GFT · 2 hours ago

Marine Project Engineer

GFT is a privately held AEC firm focused on innovating where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. They are seeking a Marine Project Engineer to lead structural engineering projects and provide technical guidance, ensuring quality and budget goals are met.

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Responsibilities

Providing technical leadership on projects and mentoring junior staff
Building and maintaining strategic project relationships
Aligning work with company and CBG goals, Quality Management System (QMS) standards, and innovation initiatives
Demonstrating sound business judgment and understanding of project dynamics
Lead structural engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget goals are met
Serve as primary point of contact with clients, coordinating design objectives, progress updates, and project deliverables
Supervise and mentor engineering and technical staff assigned to structural projects
Analyze complex structural issues and develop innovative or refined design methods and procedures
Represent the firm at project meetings, design charrettes, and industry conferences as needed
Plan, organize, and manage structural design activities for projects of significant size and complexity
Direct the structural components of large, multi-disciplinary projects in collaboration with other disciplines
Apply advanced knowledge of structural systems, load paths, materials behavior, and applicable codes and standards (e.g., IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI)
Ensure designs align with client goals, regulatory requirements, and internal quality management standards

Qualification

Structural EngineeringMarine StructuresProject ManagementSTAAD ProProfessional Engineer (P.E.)Quality ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required
5–10 years of experience in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region
Experience managing multi-disciplined design projects
Successful experience in leading engineering teams (providing purpose, direction, and motivation)
Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and client representatives
Detailed knowledge of project management methods and activities
Understanding of cost/schedule control through Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and various scheduling techniques
Software experience: STAAD Pro, SPMats, SPColumn, Lpile, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint
Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members

Preferred

5-10 years of industry experience in structural engineering with a concentration in marine structures (preferable)
Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure, Maryland License preferred

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
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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 - Transportation Advisor
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