Transportation Designer - BIM & Digital Delivery

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Roadway Drainage Designer with BIM & Digital Capabilities to join our transportation group in New York, NY. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our NY, CT or NJ offices.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

• Apply your transportation design expertise within a model-centric environment to deliver high-quality roadway, bridge, drainage, and related infrastructure projects.
• Create and modify 3D models, alignments, profiles, and corridors using Bentley or Autodesk design platforms.
• Prepare construction documents, plan sheets, and design deliverables from project models.
• Perform design analysis including geometric layout, earthwork, and drainage calculations.
• Cook up design elements with survey, utilities, structures, and other disciplines.
• Apply DOT standards, client requirements, and project specifications to transportation design tasks.
• Participate in project meetings to coordinate technical design and modeling decisions.
• Review design work for quality, accuracy, and constructability within the model environment.
• Support project delivery through all phases, including concept, preliminary, and final design.
• Aid in responding to review comments and revising models and plans accordingly.

BIM & Digital Delivery Responsibilities

• Work within the project Common Data Environment (CDE) following established digital delivery workflows.
• Coordinate with the Digital Delivery and IT teams to ensure models, data, and standards are applied correctly.
• Support model setup, file organization, and data integration for transportation projects.
• Maintain model quality, consistency, and alignment with project BIM standards.
• Troubleshoot basic modeling, referencing, and data exchange issues and escalate when needed.
• Integrate design models with GIS and other project data sources for improved project context.
• Participate in digital coordination meetings to support model alignment across disciplines.
• Stay current with relevant BIM tools, features, and model-centric design practices.
• Provide informal guidance to team members on model-based workflows and digital tools.

Education | Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Transportation industry.
• Proficient in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in MicroStation OpenRoads, OpenBridge, etc.
• Strong communication skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related industry experience.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, ACC, Civil3D, and InfraWorks.
• Proficiency in ProjectWise.
• Experience working on complex, multidisciplinary projects in a BIM environment.
• Understanding of 3D, 4D, and 5D BIM processes, including clash detection, scheduling, and quantity take-offs.
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 and other relevant BIM.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Compensation

The range for this position is salary range is $95,000 – $125,000. 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 is 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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location

New York, NY, CT or any NJ office

Core Business Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status

Full-Time