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Senior Bridge Engineer

Gannett Fleming
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life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Jul 29, 2025
What You Will Do: We are looking for a Senior Bridge Engineer to join our Pittsburgh office! A successful candidate will possess demonstrated experience in the analysis, design and detailed plan preparation of steel and concrete bridges, anchored retaining wall design, hydrologic and hydraulic studies involved in bridge design, as well as have a good understanding of highway and geotechnical engineering. 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. What you'll be challenged to do: Desired candidate will be experienced with Department of Transportation design policies, standards, and specifications and have proven project experience as a lead bridge/structures engineer. Coordinate design activities and meetings between staff and other disciplines within Gannett Fleming. The candidate will serve as a senior engineer and bridge project/task manager for large, multidisciplinary projects. Manage new and existing clients, as well as mentor to structural staff. The candidate will work with team members to maintain and improve current client relationships, as well as develop new clients. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Position requires effective time management, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Successful candidate will be articulate with a professional presence and solid decision-making, planning and organizational skills. Responsibility for managing/overseeing scopes, schedules and budgets for projects performed with the bridge group and daily successful operation of all aspects of project delivery including customer interface. Education \| Experience: What you will bring to our firm: BS in Civil or Structural Engineering PE required. Minimum of 10 years of experience in the analysis and design of concrete and structural steel bridges and related simple and complex structures. What we prefer you bring: Must possess strong leadership and communications skills Well versed in DOT or PennDOT design policies, standards and specifications Candidate should be well versed in the use of the AASHTO LRFD and LFD Bridge Design Specifications. Position requires knowledge in the use of Microstation and/or AutoCAD. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word programs for business applications. Experience in writing/development of project proposals and letters of interest. Compensation: The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000. 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: Pittsburgh Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.