GFT
Roadway Engineer — GFT
GFT is seeking a Roadway Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Atlanta, GA. This hybrid role requires regular attendance at the Atlanta office.
What You’ll Do This role offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. You will lead and assist in various tasks including plan preparation, quantity calculation, geometric design, drainage design, MOT, specifications, cost estimates, and other related tasks. You will use MicroStation, OpenRoads, MS Office, and other design software in collaboration with engineers, technicians, planners, and surveyors. This position will also help mentor young engineers and provide opportunities for growth into leadership roles.
Responsibilities
Preparing and reviewing detailed construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and quantity calculations for roadway projects.
Developing geometric designs, drainage layouts, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans consistent with project goals and applicable standards.
Utilizing software tools such as MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads Designer, and Microsoft Office suite to produce and refine project deliverables.
Conducting quality control reviews to ensure compliance with engineering principles, client contracts, and company standards.
Researching and evaluating design alternatives, documenting findings, and integrating best practices.
Managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets using CPM scheduling tools and resource estimation.
Collaborating in client meetings and occasionally representing GFT in project discussions to resolve technical issues.
Mentoring junior engineers and technicians, fostering their professional development.
Supporting project management activities with an eye toward growth into a Project Manager role.
Making independent engineering decisions on routine problems while escalating complex issues as needed.
Participating in professional organizations to promote the GFT brand and build networks.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
3 to 6 years of relevant roadway design experience, preferably including preliminary engineering and detailed plan development.
Proficiency in MicroStation and InRoads, with experience in OpenRoads Designer highly desirable.
Strong familiarity with GDOT standards and municipal requirements for roadway plan preparation.
Experience in geometric roadway design, drainage design, MOT, cost estimating, and specification development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and mutual respect.
EIT license preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineering License.
Experience with Georgia Municipalities and Open Roads Design.
Familiarity with GDOT plan preparation requirements for roadway projects.
Compensation Salary range:
$115,000 - $125,000 , dependent on experience and 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 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.
Legal Requirements GFT requires the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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What You’ll Do This role offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. You will lead and assist in various tasks including plan preparation, quantity calculation, geometric design, drainage design, MOT, specifications, cost estimates, and other related tasks. You will use MicroStation, OpenRoads, MS Office, and other design software in collaboration with engineers, technicians, planners, and surveyors. This position will also help mentor young engineers and provide opportunities for growth into leadership roles.
Responsibilities
Preparing and reviewing detailed construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and quantity calculations for roadway projects.
Developing geometric designs, drainage layouts, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans consistent with project goals and applicable standards.
Utilizing software tools such as MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads Designer, and Microsoft Office suite to produce and refine project deliverables.
Conducting quality control reviews to ensure compliance with engineering principles, client contracts, and company standards.
Researching and evaluating design alternatives, documenting findings, and integrating best practices.
Managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets using CPM scheduling tools and resource estimation.
Collaborating in client meetings and occasionally representing GFT in project discussions to resolve technical issues.
Mentoring junior engineers and technicians, fostering their professional development.
Supporting project management activities with an eye toward growth into a Project Manager role.
Making independent engineering decisions on routine problems while escalating complex issues as needed.
Participating in professional organizations to promote the GFT brand and build networks.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
3 to 6 years of relevant roadway design experience, preferably including preliminary engineering and detailed plan development.
Proficiency in MicroStation and InRoads, with experience in OpenRoads Designer highly desirable.
Strong familiarity with GDOT standards and municipal requirements for roadway plan preparation.
Experience in geometric roadway design, drainage design, MOT, cost estimating, and specification development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and mutual respect.
EIT license preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineering License.
Experience with Georgia Municipalities and Open Roads Design.
Familiarity with GDOT plan preparation requirements for roadway projects.
Compensation Salary range:
$115,000 - $125,000 , dependent on experience and 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 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.
Legal Requirements GFT requires the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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