Gannett Fleming
Provides engineering, architecture, and consulting services for infrastructure and built environments.
Senior Bridge Engineer
Lead bridge design projects, manage teams, and interface with clients.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key duties include developing project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates, providing QA/QC reviews, supervising engineering personnel, obtaining permits, coordinating with permitting agencies, and representing GFT at industry and professional events. • Lead development of bridge design concepts, criteria, and complex project elements. • Serve as Design Team Leader on complex bridge design activities. • Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate large engineering assignments. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including highway, transit, geotechnical, civil/site, and environmental disciplines. • Act as technical specialist for proposal development, scope, schedule, and cost estimation. • Manage bridge/structure personnel and act as Project Manager for small to medium multidisciplinary bridge projects. • Conduct QA/QC reviews and supervise staff of engineers and technical specialists. • Maintain client satisfaction, support business development, and represent GFT at professional events. • Manage multiple concurrent assignments, time, budget, and schedule. • Obtain necessary permits and coordinate with permitting agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸bridge design
- ▸design leadership
- ▸qa/qc reviews
- ▸project management
- ▸cost estimation
- ▸permit coordination
What You Bring
The successful candidate will bring at least 12 years of progressive bridge design experience, leading the development of design concepts, managing structural portions of large projects, mentoring junior staff, and serving as a technical specialist for client interfaces. • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred). • Professional Engineer license with ability to obtain in multiple jurisdictions. • 12+ years of bridge and structural engineering experience. • Proficiency in MS Office, CADD, and structural design and analysis software. • Excellent oral and written communication; ability to lead client presentations. • Prior supervisory experience preferred. • Ability to handle multiple projects in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
Requirements
- ▸civil eng
- ▸professional engineer
- ▸12+ years
- ▸bridge design
- ▸cadd
- ▸leadership
Benefits
GFT is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join its Bridge Practice, offering a flexible hybrid work environment in Maryland, Washington DC, or Virginia. This position provides the chance to work on transformative transportation projects that enhance community connectivity and support resilient, sustainable design. GFT is a privately held AEC firm that values innovation, professional development, and strong client relationships, employing over 5,000 industry professionals. The role offers a salary range of $135,000–$160,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) plan, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and other incentives. • Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment. • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, and medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. • Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan. • Competitive paid time off (PTO) accrual. • Tuition reimbursement for continued education. • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Work Environment
Hybrid