Roadway Engineer

What You Will Do

We are seeking a Roadway Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Charleston, SC. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Charleston, SC office. Working in GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether on highways, 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.

• 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 Micro Station, Geopak, Open Roads 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.

• 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 Micro Station and Geopak; experience with Open Roads Designer is highly desirable.
• Strong familiarity with SCDOT 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, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and mutual respect.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred but not required at hire; candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.

• Professional Engineering License
• Experience with SC Municipalities
• Experience with Open Roads Design.
• Familiarity with SCDOT plan preparation requirements for roadway projects.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000, dependent on 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 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.

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.

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