GFT is seeking a Bridge Designer to join our Transportation Team in Boston, MA. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Boston office.
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:
As a Bridge Designer, you will support the design and evaluation of bridge and transportation structures, working closely with senior staff on a variety of assignments. You’ll help prepare construction documents, perform calculations, gather cost estimate information, and assist with inspections and technical reports. This is a collaborative, growth-oriented role designed for those early in their bridge design career.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Support preparation of plans, details, and specifications for highway and railway bridge projects.
Assist in structural design and analysis under the direction of senior engineers.
Perform basic calculations and gather information for use in quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
Help prepare first drafts of technical reports and inspection documentation.
Assist with shop drawing reviews and help ensure compliance with contract documents.
Contribute to inspection efforts on routine bridge structures with direction from the inspection team.
Use CADD to develop 3D models and construction plan sheets.
What you will bring to our firm:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
1–3 years of bridge design or related structural experience.
Experience using CADD tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
Working knowledge of structural design software and plan development processes.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Good communication and teamwork skills with interest in growing technical knowledge.
Valid Driver's License and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
What we prefer you bring:
Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Interest in pursuing licensure over time.
The salary range for this role is $78,000 - $88,000; Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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™
GFT 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.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
Location: Boston, MA
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $78,000 - $88,000: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.
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