Highway Project Engineer

GFT is seeking a Highway Project Engineer to join our Transportation group in Morristown, NJ, East Brunswick, NJ or Marlton, NJ. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in our Morristown, NJ, East Brunswick, NJ or Marlton, NJ office.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:As a Project Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of roadway and highway projects across New Jersey. You’ll support project execution for clients such as NJDOT, NJTA, and other area agencies, working under the direction of senior engineers and project managers. You’ll take ownership of design tasks, prepare plans and technical documents, support project management activities, and help ensure projects are delivered on time and to quality standards. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide guidance to junior staff, while continuing to grow your technical expertise and client-facing experience in transportation infrastructure work.In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from concept development to final design, including construction supportDevelop plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and prepare final bid packagesEstablish working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managersProvide engineering design services on traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build highway projectsManage and mentor junior engineers on project assignmentsCoordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subconsultants, and client managersCoordinate the planning, staffing, scheduling, budget management, quality control, of subconsultants and internal technical and support staffParticipate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performanceLead projects and complete tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplinesProject QA/QCAssist project managers with other various tasksWhat you'll bring to our firm:Bachelor’s degree in civil engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey, or ability to obtain through reciprocity within one year8-10 years of engineering experience with broad knowledge of transportation design and strong technical skills in highway designProficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and Microsoft OfficeNJDOT or NJTA design experienceStrong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindsetWhat we prefer you bring:Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3DNew Jersey client relationshipsCompensation:The range for this position is salary range is $115,000-$145,000. 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 organizationsIncentive compensation for eligible positionsAt 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 GFT.Location: East Brunswick, NJ or Marlton, NJCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.#LI-ST1 #LI-HYBRIDJob SummaryJob ID: 2026-13687Job Category: RoadwayEmployment Status: Full-Time