Highway and Roadway Design Engineer

GFT is experiencing exciting growth, and we are seeking a talented Highway and Roadway Design Engineer to join our Transportation group. This position is primarily hybrid, requiring at least 3 days per week of in-office attendance at our locations in Kansas City, MO or Wichita, KS.

As part of our roadway team, you will work on impactful projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Your contributions will focus on highways, bridges, and traffic engineering, where we prioritize resilient and sustainable designs that provide innovative solutions to the challenges of contemporary, multimodal roadway systems.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Execute engineering design tasks for roadway projects from concept through to final design, including construction support.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and complete final bid packages.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with client technical staff and project managers.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers through project assignments.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to ensure project success.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings with design teams, subconsultants, and client managers.
• Oversee planning, staffing, scheduling, budget management, and quality control for subconsultants and internal staff.
• Contribute to project decision-making regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance.
• Lead projects and ensure tasks are completed on schedule and within budget using multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) for projects.
• Assist project managers with various additional tasks as needed.
• Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring productivity.
• Demonstrate initiative and effectively complete tasks independently.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kansas; additional state licensure is advantageous.
• 8-12 years of engineering experience with a deep knowledge of transportation design and strong skills in highway design.
• Experience with projects related to State Departments of Transportation (DOT) or local municipalities/counties.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• A collaborative spirit, self-motivation, and a commitment to continuous learning.

What We Offer

• A hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, alongside medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Access to a tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Attractive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities for ongoing education.
• A commitment to professional development with access to internal and external training programs and encouragement for participation in professional organizations.
• Potential for incentive compensation in applicable positions.

At GFT, we lead innovation where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge, creating what we term the Infrastructure of Life. We prioritize the strength of our relationships and pride ourselves on being the employer of choice for over 5,000 of the industry's brightest professionals. Choose GFT for our expertise, creativity, and personalized approach as we work together to build a legacy for future generations: stronger communities and a healthier planet.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies will be treated as the property of GFT.

Location: Kansas City, MO

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $90,000-$115,000, with compensation based on experience and geographic location.

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time. A criminal background check will be required for all advertised positions at GFT.