Bridge Engineer

Location: Owings Mills

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivatedBridge Engineerwho thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. A flexible/hybrid work environment is applicable to this position, with the reporting office preferably being Owings Mills or Towson, Maryland. Candidates in Northern Virginia will also be considered.

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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 .Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

The successful candidate shall have a minimum of 3 years of progressive design experience in bridge and structural engineering. Experience should consist of bridge analysis and in the development of all aspects of bridge plans. The candidate should also possess good technical and communication skills. The candidate will be responsible for day-to-day execution of assigned projects.

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

• Designing structural components of bridges, box culverts, retaining walls and transportation related structures
• Developing details of bridge components for contract drawings
• Calculating quantities and developing construction cost estimates
• Review of shop drawings
• Assisting bridge inspections and preparation of inspection reports
• Performing load ratings
• Participating in project meetings with clients
• Coordination with team members to meet project quality standards and milestone deadlines
• Representing GFT at industry and professional events.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required;
  Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of bridge engineering and/or inspection required.

What we prefer you bring:

• Understanding of structural design principles for steel, reinforced, and/or prestressed concreterequired
• Knowledge of and experience using Micro Station and Microsoft Office is required
• Experience using structural design and analysis software such as LARS (load ratings) Merlin-DASH, Open Bridge Designer (LEAP Steel and Concrete), STAAD, and/or L-Pile preferred.
• Experience with various design codes such as AASHTO, ACI, AISC, NDS, etc. preferred.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills along with strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

Compensation:The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $110,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured 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.

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