Senior Bridge Project Engineer

GFT is seeking a Senior Bridge Project Engineer to support a variety of projects in the South Carolina Region.

Working on the Transportation 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 Transportation projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do : GFT’s South Carolina office seeks a highly motivated Senior Bridge Project Engineer with greater than 10 years of experience in structures / bridge design and analysis to join our established transportation practice. We are seeking an individual who can carry out and lead the design of our bridge projects, coordinate with other disciplines, meet with clients to develop current and future projects, and provide day-to-day leadership and technical expertise. This position includes structural design, rehabilitation design, NBIS inspections, load rating and preparation of construction documents, specifications, and estimates. One of the most important responsibilities of the individual will be oversight of the technical design and quality review for our bridge design projects along with training, directing and mentoring less experienced engineers.

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

• Designing and analyzing structural components of bridges and related structures.
• Review project design for general compliance with engineering principles, company standards, client contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Developing details of bridge components for contract drawings.
• Assisting with CAD drawing development and production.
• Calculating quantities and developing construction cost estimates.
• Reviewing shop drawings.
• Performing NBIS inspection and load ratings.
• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design, reports, load ratings, and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Inform Project Managers of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.
• Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
• Show understanding of team management, develop project scope of work, estimate manpower needs, prepare CPM schedules and track project progress.
• Assist or participate in preparation of business proposals.

What you will bring to our firm :

What we prefer you bring :

Compensation : The salary range for this role is $110,000-$170,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits :

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.

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Location : Charleston,SC Core Business Hours : 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM Employment Status : Full-Time

Salary Range : $95,000-$143,000.

Salary 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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