Highway Design Engineer

Overview

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GFT’s Transportation team offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. The team focuses on resilient, sustainable design and construction for highways, bridges, and multimodal roadway systems, delivering innovative solutions that address modern transportation challenges.

The ideal candidate will be creative, able to independently solve engineering design issues, and take ownership of their work. Strong listening and communication skills are needed to interact with clients and the design team throughout the project lifecycle. This role is part of our roadway group and may involve collaboration on multi-disciplinary projects.

• Assist in plan preparation, quantity calculations, geometric design, drainage design, traffic studies, traffic signal design, pavement marking/signing, public involvement, report writing, specifications, cost estimates, and related tasks.
• Work with Open Roads Designer, Micro Station, MS Office and other design software in collaboration with engineers, technicians, planners, and surveyors.
• Possess or develop strong technical skills, learn quickly, and contribute effectively in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.
• May participate in non-design activities such as occasional field data collection.
• Take guidance from Project Manager or Senior Project Engineers regarding expected results and project scope.
• Research design options and document findings for Senior Project Engineer; keep the Senior Project Manager informed of workload and changes in schedule or scope.

Education |

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET-accredited school.
• At least one year of design or plan production experience related to transportation engineering (internships or full-time).
• Fundamental skills with Open Roads Designer, Micro Station, and Geopak.
• Certified E.I.T. or ability to licensure in the next six months.
• Ability to engage multiple perspectives when solving problems and to learn from peers; strong written and verbal communication; ability to work well in a team on multi-disciplinary projects.

• Roadway or transportation design and plan production experience in Illinois.
• Basic 3D modeling skills with Open Roads Designer.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu.
• EIT certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

The salary range for this role is $80,000 – $100,000
. 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, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive PTO accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement and commitment to professional development with access to training and professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We believe in building stronger communities and a healthier planet through our work.

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. Unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location:

Chicago, IL

Core Business

Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status:
Full-Time

Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 (dependent on experience and location)

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.