Entry Level Highway Engineer
US-GA-Atlanta
GFT
Req #: 12799
Type: Full-Time
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Responsibilities: As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an emerging Entry Level Highway Engineer to support our Transportation group in our Atlanta, GA office. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum 3 days of onsite office attendance. Working on the roadway 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 roadway projects here. Open to December 2025 and Spring 2026 graduates! What you'll be challenged to do: The Entry Level Highway Engineer will support design opportunities including roadway and intersection improvements, bridge replacements, drainage and grading improvements, and highways and interchange projects. You'll engage in meaningful mentorship and professional development as you build a successful career. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: * Participate in concept development, preliminary engineering and final design for infrastructure projects including municipal roads and highways. * Prepare engineering design drawings, sketches, and layouts using an array of software platforms. * Work in a multidisciplinary team environment. * Prepare material quantity and cost estimates. * Provide technical writing input to proposals, feasibility studies, design criteria and other reports/memorandums. * Attend internal and external meetings with the team. * Ability to multi-task and manage workload on various projects simultaneously. * Initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently. Qualifications: What you'll bring to our firm: * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university. * 0-3 years of experience in the design of transportation engineering projects. * Demonstrated interest in highway or related transportation engineering field through applied academic coursework, prior internships, or work experiences. * Demonstrated experience with CAD or similar drafting software. * Proficiency using Microsoft Office products. * Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work in a team environment, self-starter, demonstrated organization skills, team player, and willingness to learn. What we prefer you bring: * An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. * Prior experience with Bentley MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer. * Familiarity with GDOT Transportation standards. * Experience in preparing detailed design contract drawings and packages. Compensation: The range for this position is salary range is $75,000-$95,000. 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.
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