Sr. Project Engineer, Transit - Seattle

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2 days ago

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$155,000 - $165,000 (USD)
What You Will Do · GFT is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer, Transit & Rail to join our Seattle, WA office. · Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connec ...
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What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer, Transit & Rail to join our Seattle, WA 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.

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

Leads the development of project planning and design concepts and criteria
Leads development of plans, project specifications, and cost estimates for final design transit and transportation projects.
Responsible for coordinating with other disciplines within the project team to resolve design conflicts
May develop basic to moderate scopes of work and fee estimates independently.
Assists in project management activities for small and medium complexity projects and interfaces with the client.
Provides QA/QC reviews
May supervise a staff of engineers and other technical specialists
Responsible for working closely with clients for client satisfaction as well as business development purposes
Responsible to work on multiple concurrent assignments and time management

Responsible for supporting the team in obtaining the permits necessary to complete the project and to provide interaction with the permitting agencies.


Education | Experience:
What You Bring To Our Firm

BS in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) License
10+ years of applicable experience
Expertise with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Expertise with CADD
Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to lead client presentations
Experience with drainage design and utility design preferred
Experience with project proposals and presentations preferred

Compensation

The Salary range for this position is $155,000-$165,000. Salary 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.

Company Overview

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 Gannett Fleming TranSystems.


Location:
Seattle, WA

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


Employment Status:
Full-Time


Salary Range:
$155,000-$165,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location


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 withe the California Fair Chance Act.

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


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