Senior Project Bridge Engineer

What You Will Do

Boston office. Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

GFT has an opening for a Senior Project Bridge Engineer with greater than 10 years of experience in bridge design and construction services. We are seeking an individual who can carry out and lead the design of our bridge projects, coordinate with other disciplines, meet with clients to develop current and future projects, and provide day‑to‑day leadership and apply technical expertise.

Assignments and technical guidance will be provided by Project Managers.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Designing and analyzing structural components of bridges and related structures.
• Reviewing project design for general compliance with engineering principles, company standards, client contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Developing details of bridge components for contract drawings.
• Calculating quantities and developing construction cost estimates.
• Providing construction services support, reviewing shop drawings, organizing submittals, and addressing questions from contractors during the construction phase of projects.
• Performing load rating analyses and preparing load rating reports.
• Performing bridge and tunnel inspections and preparing inspection reports.
• Ensuring accuracy of engineering design, reports, load ratings, and plans; quality presentation; thoroughness and follow‑through; and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Informing Project Managers of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.
• Providing technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and giving supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
• 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.

• 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.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in MA.
• 10+ years of experience in bridge design and construction services.
• Experience in new bridge design including design build, bridge rehabilitation, administration of construction services, load ratings, and/or 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 of reading plans and shop drawings and evaluating contractor compliance with construction plans and specifications.
• Team‑oriented engineer and strong communicator with ability to work concurrently within multiple projects, demanding priorities.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or Micro Station.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• No relocation assistance—local candidates preferred.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

The salary range for this role is $150,000 – $175,000
; salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental,…