Designer/Field Lead

GFT. • Norristown, PA

22h • $65,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Designer / Field Lead that will deal primarily in the rail transportation industry to join our Transit and Rail Team in the Greater Philadelphia, PA region. This role follows a remote model with the occasional visits to the Valley Forge, PA and Philadelphia, Pa office.
Working on the transit and rail team at GFT means contributing to cutting-edge projects that drive the future of sustainable and efficient transportation. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for high-profile transit and rail infrastructure across North America, from planning and design to construction and operations. Join us as part of a dynamic group focusing on safety, quality, and technological advancements, significantly impacting urban mobility and community connectivity. Explore some of our signature transit and rail projects.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
Designer / Field Lead that will support GFT endeavors in the rail transportation industry.
Individual will perform office design / LiDAR extraction functions related to track, utilizing CAD software (Civil3D, OpenRail, TopoDOT). In addition to this office role, the candidate will be able to function as a crew member / chief of an rail systems engineering survey party for design and construction support.
The combination of these functions will lead to a well-rounded skillset. Design leads to an understanding of survey needs, while survey and construction help drive a deeper understanding of design feasibility.

Requirements

• BS in Civil / Survey Engineering
• Leadership experience / Independent work experience
• 3+ Years Civil / Survey related experience
• Ability to obtain railroad RWP certifications
• Familiarity with Trimble software and equipment (Trimble Real Works, Trimble Business Center, Trimble Access)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with working on and around railroad right-of-way
• EIT / SIT Certification with intention of licensure
• Meet requirement for future PLS licensure in New Jersey

Responsibilities

• Coordinating access to railroad properties
• Preparing site specific work plans for client approval
• Research record legal information with municipal and client real estate groups
• Preparing field material (OneCall tickets, stakeout points, references, search points)
• Perform LiDAR survey measurements utilizing Trimble TX8
• Perform GNSS survey measurements utilizing KeyNet VRS, Trimble R12, Trimble R10 Receivers
• Perform Conventional survey measurements utilizing Trimble S5 / Trimble S6 robotic total station
• Manage crew protection provided by client on site, to navigate the project area
• Processing field observations / LiDAR data utilizing Trimble Real Works, Trimble Business Center, OPUS, StarNet, TopoDOT
• Draft deed mosaics and ROW valuation maps to align to surveyed information for PLS review
• Draft processed data to mapping deliverable for design use
• Surface
• Linework
• Labels
• Correlation of OneCall record information to survey
• Extraction of features from LiDAR datasets
• Support rail construction through survey stakeout, directing equipment operators / work gangs on ballast cut/fills and track alignment / profile adjustments
• Review and understand host / owner railroad design requirements
• Utilize Civil3D and OpenRail to support rail systems design
• Design of track and civil works to support rail systems engineering efforts for PE review
• Alignment
• Profile
• Geometry / Curve Tables
• Grading / Earthworks
• Clearance Analysis
• Regression of surveyed track to existing alignment and profile geometry
• Drawing package production
• Adhere to ISO 9001:2015-certified Quality Management System during preparation of submittals

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level