Entry Level Civil Site Design Engineer

Gannett Fleming • East Brunswick, NJ

74d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an emerging Entry Level Civil Site Design Engineer to support our Transportation group in our East Brunswick, NJ office. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum 3 days of onsite office attendance. Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation and infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highway, toll road, railroad, utility, or power facilities, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal transportation systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature transportation facility projects here.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 0-2 years of experience in civil site design or transportation engineering projects.
• Demonstrated interest in civil/site, highway or related transportation engineering field through applied academic coursework, prior internships, or work experiences.
• Demonstrated experience with CAD or similar drafting software.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Prior experience with Bentley MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Experience in preparing detailed design contract drawings and packages.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, preliminary design and detail design of civil infrastructure for clients such as transportation agencies, railroads, power/utility companies, etc.
• Prepare engineering design drawings, sketches, and layouts using an array of software platforms.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Prepare material quantity and cost estimates.
• Provide technical writing input to proposals, feasibility studies, design criteria and other reports/memorandums.
• Attend internal and external meetings with the team.
• Ability to multi-task and manage workload on various projects simultaneously.
• Initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.

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: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree