Gannett Fleming

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Senior Civil Designer/ Assistant Project Manager to join our Transporation Team in Raleigh, Charlotte, or Asheville NC! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Raleigh, Charlotte, or Asheville NC 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.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Civil Designer / Assistant Project Manager to support and lead various civil engineering projects across multiple sectors. This role will encompass both hands-on design and project leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate is someone who is not only technically skilled but also thrives in a team-oriented, client-focused environment with a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects, including:

• Site development
• Utility infrastructure
• Rail engineering
• Stormwater management
• Roadway and trail design

You will play a key role in the development and delivery of technical designs, oversee junior staff, and support project managers in delivering on scope, schedule, and budget. This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility of remote work with in-office collaboration as needed.

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

• Lead or support design tasks and documentation for civil engineering projects using MicroStation, GeoPak/OpenRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare conceptual layouts, construction documents, specifications, and technical reports.
• Organize, delegate, and manage project tasks among internal team members and subconsultants to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff; review their work for quality and compliance with engineering standards.
• Conduct and participate in field visits, investigations, and construction inspections as needed.
• Assist with developing project scopes of work, manpower estimates, design budgets, schedules, and project execution plans.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including in-house architects, environmental planners, and engineering staff, as well as external clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with permitting agencies and utility providers to ensure project compliance.
• Review designs for conformance with company and client standards, industry best practices, and applicable codes.
• Support business development efforts and maintain a “seller-doer” mindset, including client interaction, proposal support, and project pursuit strategies.

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

• Minimum 3 years of professional civil engineering design experience in a consulting or public agency environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation, with strong technical understanding of site grading, drainage design, and utility layouts.
• Familiarity with GeoPak, OpenRoads, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.

What we prefer you bring:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Prior NCDOT project experience or familiarity with state transportation standards and procedures.
• Experience with site development design, permitting, and construction administration.
• Previous project management experience or formal project leadership training.
• Located in or willing to relocate to the local region.
• Ability to travel within the state for project meetings, site visits, and inspections.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $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.

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™ 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:Raleigh, Charlotte, or Asheville NC

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

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range:$80,000 - $95,000

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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