Sr Project Development Planner/Engineer

GFT is seeking a Sr Project Development Planner/Engineer in Orlando, FL. The role involves leading transportation planning activities for various projects, analyzing data, developing planning guidelines, and managing project efforts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Transportation or Urban Planning, 10+ years of experience, and AICP certification. Strong management, communication, and analytical skills are essential. GFT values relationships and innovation in infrastructure.
What You Will Do:What you’ll be challenged to do: The ideal candidate will lead a variety of transportation planning activities for a wide range of projects, including multimodal (highway, transit, bicycle/pedestrian, and advanced mobility) projects. Develops approaches to perform routine and complex assignments that leverage contemporary planning techniques. Assignments may involve development of planning guidelines and policies that clients use to transform their communities

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

· Gathers and analyzes data/information to be used in planning and operational studies

· Involved with Comprehensive Transportation Plans, Strategic Transportation Corridor

· Master Plans or other corridor plans, PEL- type studies.

· Assist with reading, interpreting, composing, and reviewing Planning Reports,

· Categorical Exclusions, EA’s, EIRs, and other technical documents.

· Outlines study approach, process, methodology, and documentation methods.

· Collaborates as part of a multi-disciplinary project team within the Advanced Mobility

· Group and across the planning practice.

· Develop relationships and engages with clients, project stakeholders, and the public.

· Manages project efforts, budgets, and reports on project performance.

Education | Experience:What you will bring to our firm:

· Bachelor’s degree in Transportation or Urban Planning or related field, Master’s preferred

· American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) required or able to obtain within 1 year

· 10+ years of applicable experience

· Knowledge of and experience with transportation planning practices

· Strong management skills to ensure clients’ requirements are met within schedule and budget.

· Demonstrated ability to ideate, define, and execute a scope of work

· Demonstrated abilities in analysis, problem solving, and/or strategic thinking

· Knowledge of transportation systems management and operations

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Proficiency with MS Office and Adobe suite products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)

· Experience with analyzing Geospatial information

· Experience with sourcing, analyzing, and researching transportation related policies, data, and case studies.

· Established industry and academic networks

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.


Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.





Location: Orlando, FL

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary:$90,000-$125,000



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



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