Sr. Designer, Bridge

GFT is seeking a Sr. Designer, Bridge to join our Transportation Team in Boston, MA. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Boston 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 Bridge Designer, you will support the design and evaluation of bridge and transportation structures across a range of project types. You’ll contribute to developing construction documents, performing calculations, preparing cost estimates, and assisting with inspection reports. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers, growing your technical skills through hands-on work and collaboration with experienced professionals.

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

• Assist in the preparation of bridge design plans, construction details, and specifications.

• Perform design calculations for new and rehabilitated bridge structures.

• Support quantity take-offs and cost estimate development.

• Conduct load rating analyses and help prepare associated reports.

• Participate in bridge and tunnel inspections under supervision; contribute to inspection documentation and reporting.

• Support construction-phase services, including reviewing shop drawings and helping to track contractor submittals.

• Help prepare technical sections for proposals and reports.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

• 3–5 years of bridge design or related structural experience.

• Experience with bridge design, load rating, or inspection work.

• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software such as AASHTOWare BrR, Midas Civil, STAAD Pro, or similar.

• Working knowledge of CADD tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation for plan development.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks across projects.

• Valid Driver's License and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

What we prefer you bring: 

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

• Interest in pursuing licensure over time.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $88,000 - $105,000; 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.

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 GFT.

Location: Boston, MAWorking Hours: 8 AM – 5 PMEmployment Status: Full-timeSalary Range: $88,000 - $105,000: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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