Chief Designer, Civil Transit & Rail

Job Locations US-TX-Fort Worth
Job ID
2025-12700
Job Category
Transit & Rail
Employment Status
Hourly

GFT is seeking a Chief Designer, Civil Transit & Rail to join our Practice or CBG Team in Fort Worth, TX! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Fort Worth, TX office.

 

GFT’s Transportation team 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:
Job shall include designing, reviewing and checking concepts, plans and reports on the implementation of highway-railroad crossing safety improvements, including crossing removals and establishment of quiet zones.   

 

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

  • Preparing reports, meeting minutes, preparing concept drawings, field observations and attend project meetings  
  • Coordinate with community and industry stakeholders, including state and federal agencies 
  • Quality check project deliverables. 
  • Coordinate with and support team members to meet client expectations 

What you will bring to our firm: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or engineering technology, or a related field. 
  • 15 to 20 years of relevant work experience. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of railroad industry regulations and practices.  
 
What we prefer you bring: 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. 
  • Creativity, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. 
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. 
 
Compensation:
The hourly range for this role is $65.00 - $80.00. Hourly rate is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
 
Featured Benefits: 
• 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™ 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: Fort Worth, TX
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $65.00 - $80.00
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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