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

• Prepare and review detailed construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and quantity calculations for roadway projects.
• Develop geometric designs, drainage layouts, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans consistent with project goals and applicable standards.
• Utilize software tools such as MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads Designer, and Microsoft Office suite to produce and refine project deliverables.
• Conduct quality control reviews to ensure compliance with engineering principles, client contracts, and company standards.
• Research and evaluate design alternatives, document findings, and integrate best practices.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets using CPM scheduling tools and resource estimation.
• Collaborate in client meetings and occasionally represent GFT in project discussions to resolve technical issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering their professional development.
• Support project management activities with an eye toward growth into a Project Manager role.
• Make 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

• MicroStation
• Geopak
• OpenRoads Designer
• Microsoft Office suite
• SCDOT standards and municipal requirements for roadway plan preparation
• Geometric roadway design
• Drainage design
• MOT
• Cost estimating
• Specification development
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Collaboration 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