Senior Civil Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. GFT scores A on the Alion truth index.
GFT is seeking a Civil Site Engineer to join our Civil / Water Team in New Brunswick or Marlton, New Jersey! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at either our New Brunswisk or Marlton Office.
Joining the water resources team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
As a Project Engineer specializing in Land Development civil engineering, you will lead and support site design, grading, utility layout, stormwater management, and permitting for a variety of public (federal/state/municipal/utility) and private (commercial, institutional, industrial, pharma/lab, educational, recreational) projects, including water treatment plants, clearwells, pump stations, linear pipelines, microgrids, parking lots, and substations. You will also perform routine assignments that are clearly defined and require the application of standard site design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Prepares conceptual and design drawings for water and sewer facilities projects as well as design, permitting and construction administration of buildings, parking facilities, and streetscapes.
- Work with Senior Designers and Engineers using Autodesk tools such as Civil 3D and Revit.
- Develops drawings in compliance with company and client BIM/CAD standards, processes, and protocols. Navigate and utilize online project document control system (e.g., ProjectWise, BIM 360).
- Prepares plan/profiles, slope calculations, grading, cross-sections, profiles, alignments, drainage, etc.
- Prepares comprehensive stormwater management designs and reports.
- Prepares basic plan details and outlines, technical specifications, studies and reports, and cost estimates in support of broader engineering activities.
- Gathers and records information to be used for cost estimating.
- Reviews vendor drawings to assure compliance with specifications.
- Performs field tests and measurements, collects field data.
- Performs 3-D modeling.
- Coordinates design and specification with other groups within GFT to complete projects.
- Interfaces with clients to gather information.
What you will bring to our firm:
- BS in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License is required
- 6-10 years of land development entitlement experience required including a thorough knowledge of the requirements of local, State and Federal agencies having land development approval jurisdiction.
- Thorough knowledge of local land development approval process including site design and grading, stormwater management and E&S design, and NPDES permitting.
- Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of buildings, parking facilities, streetscapes, and water and sewer facilities.
- Proficient in comprehensive stormwater management design and permitting.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or BIM.
- Leader and team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and written report preparation.
Compensation: The salary range for this role is $115,000 - 125,000. 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.
Location: East Brunswick, NJ; Marlton, NJCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time
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