Bridge Engineer

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated  Bridge Project Engineer  who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. 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​. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do :

The successful candidate shall have a minimum of 5 years of progressive design experience in structural engineering design for multiple types of bridges and structures to public clients.  Under supervision, performs plan development and calculations of varying degrees of difficulty for a wide variety of assignments that may include technical studies, structural design and analysis for bridges and related structures, load ratings, and quantities. May function as an Assistant Team Leader for bridge inspection assignments.  Independently evaluates and applies standard techniques and conducts reviews of work and prepares reports and letters.

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

• Develop designs in accordance with applicable design guidelines.
• Functions as Assistant Team Leader on bridge inspection activities for routine structures and assists with the inspection of complex structures.
• Develops calculations, specifications, quantities of materials and cost estimates as part of the project team.
• Develop construction element durations and construction schedules.
• Produces drawings and specifications within specific tasks that meet the scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements and satisfies all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Develop draft scope of work, schedule for development of deliverables, and cost estimates to provide services on task assignments.
• Reviews shop drawings to determine conformance with the contract documents.
• May provide direction to less experienced engineers.
• Communicates with clients on behalf of the project team under supervision of the Bridge Design Task Leader and / or Project Manager.
• Attends public and agency meetings and participates under direct supervision of the Bridge Design Task Leader and / or Project Manager.
• Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams and lead tasks.
• Provide review of design methods and preparation of details and drawings.
• Representing GFT at industry and professional events.

What you will bring to our firm :

What we prefer you bring :

Compensation : The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000. 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 : Maryland ; Virginia ; Washington DC

Core Business Hours : 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM Employment Status : Full-Time Salary Range :   $100,000 - $120,000Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.