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What You Will Do:
As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an emerging Entry Level Civil Site Design Engineer to support our Transportation group in our Ebensburg, PA office. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum 3 days of onsite office attendance.
Working on the Aviation/Civil team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation and infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on Aviation, wastewater, municipal, stormwater, or general civil projects, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal transportation systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all . December 2025 and Spring 2026 graduates are encouraged to apply!
What you'll be challenged to do: The Entry Level Civil Site Design Engineer's primary role will be to support the design for GFT's Aviation and Civil clients. Design opportunities include aviation design, pavement design, drainage and grading improvements, construction management, stormwater design, municipal engineering, and other aspects connected to aviation and civil work. You'll engage in meaningful mentorship and professional development as you build a successful career.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Participate in planning, design, bidding and construction of civil infrastructure for clients such as airports, power/utility companies, municipalities, etc.
- Prepare engineering design drawings, sketches, and layouts using an array of software platforms.
- Work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Prepare material quantity and cost estimates.
- Provide technical writing input to proposals, feasibility studies, design criteria and other reports/memorandums.
- Attend internal and external meetings with the team.
- Ability to multi-task and manage workload on various projects simultaneously.
- Initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
Education | Experience:
What you'll bring to our firm:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- 0-2 years of experience in civil site design or transportation engineering projects.
- Demonstrated interest in civil/site, aviation or related transportation engineering field through applied academic coursework, prior internships, or work experiences.
- Demonstrated experience with CAD or similar drafting software.
- Demonstrated experience with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment, self-starter, demonstrated organization skills, team player, and willingness to learn.
What we prefer you bring:
- An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Prior experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, and stormwater software.
- Experience in preparing detailed design contract drawings and packages.
- Prior aviation experience including pilot training appreciated.
Compensation: The range for this position is salary range is $70,000-$90,000. 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. Location: Ebensburg, PA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. "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 City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
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Gannett Fleming
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life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Oct 28, 2025