Highway Project Engineer

GFT is seeking a Project Engineer, Highway to join our Transportation team in Texas. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our Texas offices. We are accepting applicants from people in San Antonio, Houston, Austin, and Dallas – Fort Worth, TX.

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​. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.   

What you'll be challenged to do: 

Join GFT's Transportation team in Texas as a Project Engineer and play a leading role in shaping transportation infrastructure that enhances community connectivity and sustainable growth. You'll collaborate in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment and manage projects that contribute to safe, efficient, and resilient travel networks.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Leading and managing the planning, preliminary design, and detailed design phases of roadway and highway infrastructure projects.
• Preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, sketches, and layouts using advanced civil design platforms.
• Producing 2D and 3D engineering documentation using AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and InRoads/OpenRoads as part of our ongoing digital transformation.
• Ensuring compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal engineering standards and regulations.
• Writing and contributing to technical documentation including design reports, feasibility studies, design criteria, and proposals.
• Conducting and overseeing site inspections and investigations to inform and validate design solutions.
• Collaborating directly with clients, attending meetings, and providing technical guidance and insights.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a supportive and innovative team environment.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas
• 8+ years of progressive experience in highway design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D is REQUIRED
• MicroStation OpenRoads experience is a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering principles and the ability to apply them in practical design solutions.
• Experience with engineering design and drawing production workflows for TXDOT transportation projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to direct work for Engineering Interns and Technicians
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively for yourself and your team 

Compensation:The salary range for this role is $124,900 to $149,900. 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.

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 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 GFT.

Location: San Antonio, Houston, Austin, and Dallas – Fort Worth, TXCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $124,900 to $149,900Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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