Roadway Engineer

About the role

GFT is 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.

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, Geopak, 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.

Requirements

• 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 Geopak; experience with OpenRoads 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience: 3 to 6 years of relevant roadway design experience, preferably including preliminary engineering and detailed plan development.
• Skills: Proficiency in MicroStation and Geopak; experience with OpenRoads 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.

Skills

• Proficiency in MicroStation and Geopak.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

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.

Pay

The range for this position is salary range is $80,000 - $110,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Schedule

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location

Charleston, SC