Roadway Designer - BIM & Digital Delivery at Gannett Fleming

Job description

GFT is seeking a Roadway Designer with BIM & Digital Capabilities to join our transportation group in New York, NY. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our NY, CT or NJ offices. 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, railroads, and/or bridges, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature projects here. What you’ll be challenged to do: As a BIM / CAD Designer - Transportation, you will apply your transportation design expertise within a model-centric environment to deliver high-quality roadway, bridge, drainage, and related infrastructure projects. You will develop and refine 3D design models, prepare construction documents, and coordinate closely with survey, utilities, structures, and other disciplines to ensure accurate, efficient project delivery. Working within established digital delivery workflows, you will leverage BIM tools and Common Data Environments to support collaboration, data integration, and model quality. You will help resolve modeling and coordination challenges, integrate design data with GIS and other project information, and contribute to continuous improvement of model-based practices. This role requires a strong production mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to balance hands-on design responsibilities with effective participation in a digital delivery environment. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for: Transportation Project Design Responsibilities (Model-Centric) • Develop roadway, drainage, and related transportation designs using model-based workflows • Create and modify 3D models, alignments, profiles, and corridors using Bentley or Autodesk design platforms • Prepare construction documents, plan sheets, and design deliverables from project models • Perform design analysis including geometric layout, earthwork, and drainage calculations • Coordinate design elements with survey, utilities, structures, and other disciplines • Apply DOT standards, client requirements, and project specifications to transportation design tasks • Participate in project meetings to coordinate technical design and modeling decisions • Review design work for quality, accuracy, and constructability within the model environment • Support project delivery through all phases, including concept, preliminary, and final design • Assist with responding to review comments and revising models and plans accordingly BIM & Digital Delivery Responsibilities • Work within the project Common Data Environment (CDE) following established digital delivery workflows • Coordinate with the Digital Delivery and IT teams to ensure models, data, and standards are applied correctly • Support model setup, file organization, and data integration for transportation projects • Assist with maintaining model quality, consistency, and alignment with project BIM standards • Troubleshoot basic modeling, referencing, and data exchange issues and escalate when needed • Integrate design models with GIS and other project data sources for improved project context • Participate in digital coordination meetings to support model alignment across disciplines • Stay current with relevant BIM tools, features, and model-centric design practices • Provide informal guidance to team members on model-based workflows and digital tools What you will bring to our firm: • Minimum 10 years of experience in the Transportation industry • Proficient in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) for transportation and infrastructure projects. • Proficient MicroStation OpenRoads, OpenBridge, etc. • Solid communication skills. • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot technical challenges. • Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment What we prefer you bring • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related industry experience. • Proficient in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, ACC, Civil3D, and InfraWorks • Proficiency in ProjectWise • Experience working on complex, multidisciplinary projects in a BIM environment. • Understanding of 3D, 4D, and 5D BIM processes, including clash detection, scheduling, and quantity take-offs. • Knowledge of ISO 19650 and other relevant BIM Strong leadership and team management abilities. Compensation: The range for this position is salary range is $95,000 – $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™ 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: New York, NY, CT or any NJ office Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time #LI-ST1 #LI-HYBRID "California Applicants" 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. Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. Gannett Fleming does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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GFT is seeking a Roadway Designer with BIM & Digital Capabilities to join our transportation group in New York, NY. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our NY, CT or NJ offices.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Transportation Project Design Responsibilities (Model-Centric)
Develop roadway, drainage, and related transportation designs using model-based workflows
Create and modify 3D models, alignments, profiles, and corridors using Bentley or Autodesk design platforms
Prepare construction documents, plan sheets, and design deliverables from project models
Perform design analysis including geometric layout, earthwork, and drainage calculations
Coordinate design elements with survey, utilities, structures, and other disciplines
Apply DOT standards, client requirements, and project specifications to transportation design tasks
Participate in project meetings to coordinate technical design and modeling decisions
Review design work for quality, accuracy, and constructability within the model environment
Support project delivery through all phases, including concept, preliminary, and final design
Assist with responding to review comments and revising models and plans accordingly
BIM & Digital Delivery Responsibilities
Work within the project Common Data Environment (CDE) following established digital delivery workflows
Coordinate with the Digital Delivery and IT teams to ensure models, data, and standards are applied correctly
Support model setup, file organization, and data integration for transportation projects
Assist with maintaining model quality, consistency, and alignment with project BIM standards
Troubleshoot basic modeling, referencing, and data exchange issues and escalate when needed
Integrate design models with GIS and other project data sources for improved project context
Participate in digital coordination meetings to support model alignment across disciplines
Stay current with relevant BIM tools, features, and model-centric design practices
Provide informal guidance to team members on model-based workflows and digital tools
Minimum 10 years of experience in the Transportation industry

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