Vertical Transportation Designer

Join to apply for the Vertical Transportation Designer role at GFT1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Vertical Transportation Designer role at GFTGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.What You Will DoWhat You Will DoGFT is seeking a Vertical Transportation Designer. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping and improving vertical transportation systems through thoughtful design coordination and integration into complex building environments.This can be a fully remote position and we will consider applicants anywhere within the United States.What You'll Be Challenged To DoWe are thrilled to offer a rewarding position that involves working on cutting-edge vertical transportation projects. As a BIM / Revit Designer in the Vertical Transportation group, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Project Managers and Technical Center Manager, contributing your expertise to multiple projects simultaneously. What makes this opportunity even more enticing is that it can be a fully remote position, making it accessible to applicants from anywhere within the United this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:Produce drawings, layouts as needed and offer technical solutions to the Vertical Transportation Design Team.Generate various BIM deliverables to clients, including modeling and detailing for project documents for the project teams.Assist project managers with model presentation for project teams and client plete Revit Project Setup.Download, review, and understand design drawings and models to accurately design and coordinate vertical transportation designs. Communicate design changes and issues with the Project Manager and the Design Team.Responsible for assigned projects with the ability to meet deadlines, budgets, and prioritize assignments while maintain quality standards and accuracy.Collaborate on multi-discipline, multi-company projects.Provide layouts of vertical transportation including passenger and freight elevators - hydraulic and traction types, escalators, moving walks with supervision from the Technical Center Manager and Project Managers.Ability to take direction and participate in quality reviews of work product.Determine and document vertical transportation technical data such as dimensions, structural loading, electrical requirements, and equipment heat output.Research elevator, building, and applicable codes.Generate and improve on growing library of Revit families.Education | Experience:What You'll Bring To Our FirmAssociates / Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering or equivalent experience.Minimum 5 years of experience in BIM/Revit, AutoCAD.Experience in architectural and/or engineering drafting.Familiarity with architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering design.The ability to read design blueprints.BIM Tasks add family editing, expanded modeling skills, understanding of BIM Workflows and project setup.Experience with Revit/CAD file integration into a project.Adhere to project execution plans and workflow criteria.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam Revu.Experience with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes a plus.Experience at a firm with an ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System is highly desirable.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.What We Prefer You BringElevator/Escalator design/drafting pensationThe salary range for this role is $93,000 - $114,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.Featured BenefitsHybrid (in-person and remote) work prehensive 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 petitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.Tuition reimbursement for continued mitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional centive compensation for eligible pany OverviewAt 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 LivesGFT 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: Hybrid or RemoteCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-TimeSalary Range: $93,000 - $114,000; Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location"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.Gannett Fleming does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.Application deadline 9/30/2025Seniority levelSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionIndustriesCivil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Architecture and PlanningReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at GFT by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Transportation Engineer" roles.Traffic Transportation Engineer - Early/Mid-CareerPhiladelphia, PA $40.00-$47.00 7 months agoTransportation Construction Manager / Resident EngineerPhiladelphia, PA $120,000.00-$165,000.00 1 month agoMount Laurel, NJ $74,278.00-$76,778.00 2 weeks agoGreater Philadelphia $90,000.00-$120,000.00 2 days agoGreater Philadelphia $80,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks agoWarrington, PA $75,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day agoPhiladelphia, PA $95,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks agoProject Engineer / Foundations Engineer - Heavy CivilPhiladelphia, PA $140,000.00-$190,000.00 3 days agoBlackwood, NJ $75,000.00-$95,000.00 6 days agoPhiladelphia, PA $55,000.00-$65,000.00 2 weeks agoPhiladelphia, PA $20.00-$23.00 1 month agoMedia, PA $55,000.00-$65,000.00 2 weeks agoPhiladelphia, PA $105,000.00-$180,000.00 1 week agoBlackwood, NJ $90,000.00-$110,000.00 6 days agoPhiladelphia, PA $75,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2026-04-20