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Principal Designer, Transportation

Gannett Fleming
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Mar 14, 2026
What You Will Do:

GFT is currently seeking aDesignerto join our Marine team in Towson! This is an hourly position

Working on theroadway teamatGFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

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

  • Performing design/analysis. Including Plant Layout (industrial, chemical, or manufacturing),GeneralequipmentArrangement Drawings, piping arrangement drawings, piping isometrics, detail drawings and other associateddeigndrawings.
  • Developing3-Dmodels for projects and cuttingrelevalent drawings for construction bidding and construction
  • Developing process flow diagrams, piping, and instrumentation diagrams.
  • Processing piping,process equipmentlayout/design.
  • General knowledge of ISA standards
  • Familiar with system walk downs, developing As-built drawings, working in Lidar Scans, performing field work during design, analysis, and construction phases.
  • Familiar with reviewing / verifyingequipment fabrication drawings.
  • Preferred experience in 3-D model development for conceptual layout and client presentations.
  • Coordinating auxiliary design requirements with related disciplines.
  • Experience performing QA/QC checks on various projects.
Education | Experience:
What you will bring to our firm:
  • 20+or more years of experience as aprocess equipment /mechanical/ pipingDesigner
  • Experience with MS Office,BlueBeam,Plant 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, or other similar 2-D/3-D pipe design software.
  • Familiar withinterpretingpipe stress and flow modeling softwareand integrating information into the piping and equipment design.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems,seeksto learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
Compensation:
The hourly range for this role is $65 to $75hour. 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.
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.

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

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

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