Gannett Fleming
Provides engineering, architecture, and consulting services for infrastructure and built environments.
Bridge Engineer
Design, analyze, and manage bridge projects for PA Dept. of Transportation and Turnpike.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves coordinating design activities and meetings across GFT disciplines, serving as a structural engineer and task leader for bridge, culvert, and retaining‑wall design and inspection projects. The candidate will also help maintain and grow client relationships while pursuing new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design coordination
- ▸structural design
- ▸bridge design
- ▸culvert design
- ▸client relations
- ▸business development
What You Bring
The ideal candidate will have experience with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission policies, standards, and specifications, as well as proven project experience as a bridge engineer. Required expertise includes structural analysis, design, and detailed plan preparation for steel and concrete bridges, retaining walls, and parking garages, along with an understanding of highway, civil, site, and geotechnical engineering. Key responsibilities include effective time management, analytical and interpersonal skills, and a professional presence with solid decision‑making, planning, and organizational abilities. Over time, the role expands to managing scopes, schedules, budgets, and daily project delivery, including direct customer interaction. Qualifications required are a BS in Civil or Structural Engineering (Masters optional), a Professional Engineering (PE) license in Pennsylvania (or the ability to obtain one within one year), and at least five years of experience in analyzing and designing concrete and structural steel bridges (new and rehabilitated) and related structures. Preferred qualifications include prior experience with PennDOT or Turnpike projects, familiarity with AASHTO LRFD/LFD bridge design specifications, proficiency in MicroStation, InRoads or OpenRoads, and strong skills in Microsoft Office. Excellent verbal and written communication, teamwork, organizational ability, self‑motivation, and a commitment to continuous improvement are also valued.
Requirements
- ▸penndot
- ▸structural analysis
- ▸microstation
- ▸pe license
- ▸aashto
- ▸5+ years
Benefits
Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the chance to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. The team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction of highways, bridges, and multimodal roadway systems. Compensation for the position ranges from $90,000 to $110,000, dependent on experience and geographic location. • 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