Roadway Project Engineer

What You Will Do

As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an emerging Roadway Project Engineer to support our Transportation Group in Metro Nashville, TN. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of 3 days of onsite office attendance.

Working on the roadway team at 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.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

• Performing engineering design tasks for roadway projects from concept development to final design, including construction support.
• Developing plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and prepare final bid packages.
• Establishing working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers.
• Aiding in the recruitment of junior engineers.
• Manning and mentoring junior engineers on project assignments.
• Attending internal and external meetings with the team.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, coordinating design activities and meetings between design staff, subconsultants, and client managers.
• Coordinating the planning, staffing, scheduling, budget management, quality control, of subconsultants and internal technical and support staff.
• Managing and leading projects and completing tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplines.
• Participating in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance.
• Performing project QA/QC.
• Assisting project managers with various other tasks.
• Multi-tasking and managing workload on various projects simultaneously.
• Undertaking tasks efficiently and independently.
• Participate in the development of proposals as part of a pursuit team.
• Support GFT efforts to grow our Transportation Practice in Tennessee.

Education | Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee, or the ability to obtain a license within 3 months; additional state licensure is a plus.
• 8-10 years of progressive engineering experience with broad knowledge of transportation design and strong technical skills in highway design.
• Prior experience with Tennessee Department of Transportation projects preferred, including well versed in client design policies, standards, and specifications.
• Proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, self-starter, demonstrated organization skills, team player, and willingness to learn.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $140,000. 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.

Company Overview

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. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

We are 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.