Bridge Engineer (Fort Lauderdale)

Bridge Engineer

GFT is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Fort Lauderdale, FL! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Ft. Lauderdale 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.

GFT's Fort Lauderdale office is looking for a Bridge Engineer with experience in bridge design to join our established Bridge Design Team. Candidates will be responsible for new bridge design, evaluation and rehabilitation of existing bridge structure, plans preparation, as well as bridge load rating analysis. Candidates will also be responsible for some project management, monitoring and adhering to budgets and schedules, performing QC reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and working with other staff in completing projects.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Bridge Engineer II who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

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

• Bridge Design, contract plans preparation and specifications requiring quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets and schedules.
• Developing design options.
• Maintaining organized design calculation and project data.
• Performing load ratings analysis.
• Calculations of quantities and development of cost estimates.
• The position may require the engineer to take part in bridge inspection assignments as an Inspection Team Member and prepare bridge inspection reports documenting inspection findings.
• Work with contractor or other consultant to develop demolition and erection plans, temporary sheeting, cofferdam designs, and temporary supports.
• Review shop drawing submittals. Organize submittals and address questions from contractor during the construction phases of structures.
• Maintain professional, technical, and supervisory skills by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

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The Salary range for this position is $81,000-$110,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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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.

Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Employment Status : Full-Time

Salary Range : $81,000-$110,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.