Gannett Fleming
Provides engineering, architecture, and consulting services for infrastructure and built environments.
Highway Engineer
Design and manage highway/roadway projects, including calculations, drawings, client communication.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Working on the roadway team at GFT provides the chance to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. The team tackles highways, bridges, and traffic engineering, delivering resilient, sustainable designs and innovative solutions for modern multimodal roadway systems. These efforts ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all users. • Develop calculations, specifications, material quantities, and cost estimates. • Produce drawings and specifications that meet scope, schedule, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements. • Review shop drawings for contract compliance. • Provide direction and supervision to junior engineers. • Communicate with clients under project manager supervision. • Attend public and agency meetings under project manager supervision. • Work in multidisciplinary teams and lead tasks. • Manage multiple concurrent assignments and time effectively. • Represent GFT at industry and professional events.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸design drawings
- ▸shop review
- ▸team supervision
- ▸client communication
- ▸project management
What You Bring
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Highway Project Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role emphasizes a customer‑focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. A flexible hybrid work arrangement is available, with reporting offices in GFT’s Maryland, Washington DC, or Virginia locations. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred), a Professional Engineer license with the ability to obtain additional jurisdictional licenses, and at least five years of progressive roadway design experience, including highways, interchanges, or urban roadway projects. Proficiency with CADD, geometry, drainage software, and a working knowledge of design manuals and MS Office is required, along with strong oral and written communication skills.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸pe license
- ▸5+ years
- ▸cadd
- ▸drainage
- ▸communication
Benefits
The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000, dependent on experience and location. The compensation package includes a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits suite that supports health, wellness, financial security, and professional growth. • Hybrid work environment (in‑person and remote). • Comprehensive benefits (wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance). • Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan. • Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual. • Tuition reimbursement for continued education. • Professional development support and training programs. • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Work Environment
Hybrid