Sr. Project Engineer, Rail Bridge

GFT is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer - Rail Bridge to join our Transportation Team in any of the following GFT office locations: Kansas City, MO; Omaha, NE, Wichita, KS; St. Louis, MO! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Omaha, NE office. 

Working on the Transportation 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 Transportation projects here.  

What you'll be challenged to do:

This position will be joining the 2023 AREMA Hay Award winning team! At GFT, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients. We are looking for top talent to join our firm which has grown from 700 employees in 2021 to over 5000 employees in 2024 with the merger of Gannett Fleming.

This position includes structural design, rehabilitation, and inspection of bridges and other structures along with the preparation of load ratings, construction documents, specifications, and estimates. In addition, duties may include construction inspection services. Applicants must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to travel for projects, the ability to work in the field conducting bridge inspections and must be able to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Perform structural bridge design utilizing current AREMA design standards. Calculate structural quantities.
• Candidates will be responsible for the overall project management, the design of projects, monitoring and adhering to budgets and schedules, performing QC or QA reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and working with other staff in completing projects.
• Develop and present proposals to clients in association with the Client Managers.
• Plans and executes project meeting. May negotiate a difficult project issue with the client, such as scope changes or schedule acceleration.
• Assures the project meets quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
• Interpret changes in the contract and advises management on needed changes.
• Will contribute to client marketing meeting.
• Document and organize design calculations following GFT’s Quality Management Plan.
• Perform detailed checking of calculations and design drawings produced by others.
• Assist with CADD drawing development and production.
• Research design options and document findings for Senior Project Engineer.
• May perform bridge inspections for highway and railway bridges.
• May be asked to participate in non-design engineering activities such as construction inspection and field data collection.
• Receive instructions from Project Manager or Senior Project Engineers as to the general results expected.
• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design, reports, load ratings, and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Keep Senior Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Be willing to travel within the continental United States.

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™ 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 GFT.

Location: Omaha, NE; Kansas City, MO; St. Louis, MO
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $105,000 - $155,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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