Entry Level Civil Site Design Engineer

GFT is seeking an Entry Level Civil Site Design Engineer to support our Buildings & Places group. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Tampa, FL office.

At GFT, the site/civil design team is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions for site improvements, ensuring a comprehensive design solution. From site planning through design, permitting and construction our site/civil design teams provides design solutions for an array of project types and clients. Explore some of our signature projects. 

What you'll be challenged to do:

The Entry Level Civil Site Design Engineer will be responsible for preparing project drawings, engineering reports and calculations. This candidate will support Project Managers and other professionals.

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

• Perform design of site and civil infrastructure improvement projects including design of site improvements, sanitary sewer, water systems, storm drainage, storm water management, grading, and sediment and erosion control.
• Support the design of various site improvements projects.
• Assist and perform preparation of calculations, hydraulic models, drawings, engineering reports, and submission packages.
• Coordinate with project managers, landscape architects, surveyors, architects, and owners in the design and development of public and private projects.
• Prepare stormwater management reports and NPDES permit applications for post development stormwater discharge permits.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• 0-2 years of experience in civil engineering, site, or land development.
• Demonstrated interest in civil site design or land development engineering through applied coursework, internships, or related experiences.
• Basic proficiencey in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independantly or collaboratively on a team.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

Sponsorship is not being offered for this position.

What we prefer you bring:

• Engineer-In-Training Certification (EIT).
• Experience with storm drains, sanitary sewer, water distribution networks, site grading, and stormwater management.

Compensation:

The Salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000. 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™ 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.

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

Sponsorship is not being offered for this position.

Location: Tampa, FLCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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