Overview
GFT is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer, Transportation to join our Practice or CBG Team in Chicago, IL . This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Chicago office.
GFTs Transportation team offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity, including highways, bridges, traffic engineering, and multimodal roadway systems.
What Youll Be Challenged To Do
- Join our roadway group as a Project Engineer on Phase I and Phase II projects for state, aviation, municipal, and private sector clients. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on roadway, transit, and aviation projects.
- Assist in preliminary engineering and development of detailed plans and specifications; may work closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects.
- Manage other engineers and technicians to complete tasks as directed by the team leader and project manager; may assume responsibilities as project manager or deputy project manager depending on experience.
- Analyze information and data to perform routine design tasks; ensure accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and conformance to budgets and schedules.
- Make decisions independently on engineering problems and represent the organization in meetings when needed.
- Keep the Project Manager informed of workload, schedule changes, and scope changes; maintain professional and technical knowledge through ongoing education and professional engagement.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of related experience, including work with the Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, Chicago DOT, local counties and municipalities, and Federally funded projects.Additional experience with Metra, Amtrak, CTA, or Class I Freight Railroads is preferred.Strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required.Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.Compensation
The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $156,000 , dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Benefits
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.Competitive paid time off (PTO) accrual.Tuition reimbursement for continued education.Support of professional development and active participation in professional organizations.Incentive compensation for eligible positions.Company Overview
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life, and we measure our success by the strength of our relationships. Were an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans status or other protected characteristics.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
Location
Chicago, IL
Employment Details
Employment Type : Full-TimeSalary Range : $120,000 - $156,000 (dependent on experience and location)Core Business Hours : 8 : 00 AM 5 : 00 PMBackground check required#J-18808-Ljbffr