Entry Level Industrial Engineer, Transit & Rail

GFT is seeking an Entry Level Industrial Engineer to join our Transit and Rail Facilities Industrial Team in Owings Mills, MD. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum 3 days of onsite office attendance.

Working on the transit and rail facilities industrial team at GFT means contributing to cutting-edge projects that drive the future of sustainable and efficient transportation. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for high-profile transit and rail infrastructure projects across North America, from planning and design to construction and operations. Join us as part of a dynamic group focusing on safety, quality, and technological advancements, significantly impacting urban mobility and community connectivity. Explore some of our signature transit and rail projects.   

Spring 2026 graduates are encouraged to apply!

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As an Entry Level Industrial Engineer, you will support the planning, analysis, and design of bus and rail maintenance facilities. You will help evaluate maintenance processes, develop efficient shop layouts, and contribute to operations optimization. You’ll play a key role in delivering innovative, functional, and sustainable solutions that improve transit maintenance operations and support modern transportation systems.

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

• Identifying, analyzing, and documenting maintenance processes and flows for bus and rail maintenance facilities.
• Developing maintenance shop layouts, focusing on spatial relationships and sizes (i.e. form, fit, and function of the maintenance shop area).
• Operations analysis and optimization.
• Writing reports on maintenance operations and programming requirements.
• Selecting maintenance equipment and preparing specifications for the equipment.
• Coordinating with other disciplines in the development of construction drawings and specifications.
• Occasional travel (up to 25% of time, including overnight) for field work, meetings and presentations with transit clients.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a professional and productive manner.
• Be willing to expand your skills and grow professionally. 
• Obtain PE or AIA licensure when available. 

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture from an accredited program.
• 0–3 years of relevant internship or co-op experience in transportation, infrastructure, or facilities projects.
• Demonstrated interest in transit and rail facilities or engineering through applied academic coursework, past internships, or related experiences.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a collaborative team environment.

What we prefer you bring:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, or other design software.
• Exposure to project management tools or construction documentation.
• Interest in pursuing PE or AIA licensure.
• Passion for sustainable and innovative transportation solutions.

The compensation range for this position is $75,000 – $95,000

Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location

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: Baltimore, MD
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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

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Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Sponsorship is not being offered for this position.

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