Job Description
GFT is excited to invite applications for the position of Highway Project Engineer to become a key member of our Transportation Team! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office located in Downtown Chicago, IL.
Joining GFT’s Transportation team presents a unique opportunity to work on transformative projects aimed at enhancing transportation infrastructure and increasing community connectivity. Our firm excels in sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that tackle the complexities of modern roadway systems while ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore our signature Transportation projects to see what we can achieve together.
What you will be challenged to do:
We are looking for a Project Engineer with 4-10 years of design experience, ready to contribute to our dynamic team working on Phase I and Phase II projects involving roadways, bridges, aviation, transit, and rail. You will assist in various tasks including:
• Plan preparation and quantity calculations
• Geometric and drainage design
• Pavement marking/signing
• Traffic studies and signal design
• Public involvement and report writing
• Specifications and cost estimates
• Collaborating on multidisciplinary projects
In this role, you may manage other engineers and technicians to ensure timely task completion under the direction of a team leader and project manager, while also completing independent tasks. Depending on your experience level, you might take on responsibilities as a project manager or deputy project manager. Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer, Microstation, Geopak, and MS Office will be required.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Analyzing information and data for routine design tasks, ensuring precision in engineering design, quality presentation, and adherence to budgets and schedules
• Making independent decisions on engineering methods and occasionally representing the organization in meetings
• Receiving clear instructions from the Project Manager to achieve expected results
• Obtaining technical guidance for complex problems and supervisory approval for project plans
• Maintaining communication with the Project Manager about workload, project schedule changes, and scope adjustments
• Staying current by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and participating in professional societies
What you will bring to our firm:
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, ideally with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, Chicago DOT, and Federally funded projects
• Active Illinois PE license
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience in highway, drainage, construction inspection, traffic signals, and/or lighting is preferred
Featured Benefits:
• Hybrid work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
• Support for professional development, training, and active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions
At GFT, we pride ourselves on innovating where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge, working towards building a lasting legacy for future generations. Our commitment to strong relationships makes us the employer of choice for a talented team of engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
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, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Location: Chicago, IL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 (salary dependent upon experience and geographic location).
Note: GFT requires a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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Joining GFT’s Transportation team presents a unique opportunity to work on transformative projects aimed at enhancing transportation infrastructure and increasing community connectivity. Our firm excels in sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that tackle the complexities of modern roadway systems while ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore our signature Transportation projects to see what we can achieve together.
What you will be challenged to do:
We are looking for a Project Engineer with 4-10 years of design experience, ready to contribute to our dynamic team working on Phase I and Phase II projects involving roadways, bridges, aviation, transit, and rail. You will assist in various tasks including:
• Plan preparation and quantity calculations
• Geometric and drainage design
• Pavement marking/signing
• Traffic studies and signal design
• Public involvement and report writing
• Specifications and cost estimates
• Collaborating on multidisciplinary projects
In this role, you may manage other engineers and technicians to ensure timely task completion under the direction of a team leader and project manager, while also completing independent tasks. Depending on your experience level, you might take on responsibilities as a project manager or deputy project manager. Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer, Microstation, Geopak, and MS Office will be required.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Analyzing information and data for routine design tasks, ensuring precision in engineering design, quality presentation, and adherence to budgets and schedules
• Making independent decisions on engineering methods and occasionally representing the organization in meetings
• Receiving clear instructions from the Project Manager to achieve expected results
• Obtaining technical guidance for complex problems and supervisory approval for project plans
• Maintaining communication with the Project Manager about workload, project schedule changes, and scope adjustments
• Staying current by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and participating in professional societies
What you will bring to our firm:
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, ideally with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, Chicago DOT, and Federally funded projects
• Active Illinois PE license
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience in highway, drainage, construction inspection, traffic signals, and/or lighting is preferred
Featured Benefits:
• Hybrid work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
• Support for professional development, training, and active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions
At GFT, we pride ourselves on innovating where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge, working towards building a lasting legacy for future generations. Our commitment to strong relationships makes us the employer of choice for a talented team of engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
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, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Location: Chicago, IL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 (salary dependent upon experience and geographic location).
Note: GFT requires a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
#LI-HYBRID
#LI-KL1
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Highway Project Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
