Senior Bridge Engineer

Gannett Fleming, Inc. • Washington, VA

66d • $135,000 - $160,000

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join our Bridge Practice! A flexible/hybrid work environment is applicable to this position, with the reporting office being any of GFT’s Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia offices. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer License and ability to obtain multiple jurisdictions.
• 12+ years of applicable experience.
• Expertise with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Expertise with CADD.
• Expertise with structural design and analysis software.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to lead client presentations.
• Prior supervision of staff is preferred.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of project design concepts and criteria and researches large or complex project elements.
• Functions as Design Team Leader on bridge design activities for complex structures.
• Responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating large or complex engineering assignments.
• Responsible for working within the project team with experience for bridge/structure design and to gain a working knowledge of other disciplines such as highway, transit, geotechnical, civil/site and environmental.
• Acts as technical specialist in the development of proposals.
• Develops scope, estimated schedule, and costs for proposed project services up to and including projects of moderate complexity.
• Provides management of bridge/structure personnel for a project.
• Acts in the capacity of Project Manager for small and medium complexity multi-disciplined bridge projects and interfaces with the client.
• Provides QA/QC reviews.
• May supervise a staff of engineers and other technical specialists.
• Responsible for working closely with clients for client satisfaction as well as business development purposes.
• Responsible to work on multiple concurrent assignments and time management.
• Responsible for executing the project scope of work, managing the technical development of the work, and maintaining the budget and schedule.
• Responsible for obtaining the permits necessary to complete the project and to provide interaction with the permitting agencies.
• Representing GFT at industry and professional events.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree