Assistant Engineering Manager

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based competitive compensation

Performance-driven recognition bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager for our Glen Allen, VA office. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in engineering and a P.E. License. Responsibilities include leading business development initiatives, managing projects in the Power Generation industry, and supervising engineering staff.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and generous time off to help maintain work-life balance. Join us to make meaningful contributions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License with reciprocity.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives in Power Generation.
• Manage projects and supervise engineering staff.
• Ensure compliance with project management plans.

Skills

Leadership in business development

Project management

Civil engineering tasks

Technical advising

Project delivery management

Strategic communication

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

GAI Consultants is looking for an Assistant Engineering Manager for our Glen Allen, VA or Pittsburgh, PA office. Your responsibilities in this position will include leading business development initiatives, managing projects within the Power Generation industry, and leading civil engineering tasks.

General Characteristics

• Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their practice.
• Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
• Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their practice and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of projects.
• Leads projects of moderate complexity and scope or leads a major project.
• Analyzes complex problems across specialty areas appropriate to the practice of engineering.
• Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action.
• Travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic for Public Hearings and Community Meetings (10%)

Minimum Years Of Experience

• 10+

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.

Technical Responsibilities

• Frequently serves as the technical advisor for the practice in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the practice for the purpose of recommending changes in projects or applications.
• Frequently develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.
• Values and analyzes sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Project and Task Management

• Frequently plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects or is responsible for an entire project of a practice.
• Analyzes project management plans for complex engineering projects.
• Understands project delivery uncertainties and uses risk management principles to address them. Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.
• May serve as the Project Manager for certain projects with prior approval from GAI's President up to $50,000 per year.

Management Responsibility

• Supervises a staff of engineers and technicians.
• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff.
• Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.

Communication Skills

• Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
• Represents their area of specialty within the practice and liaises with related individuals and practices.
• Routinely interacts with practice leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
• Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Marketbased, competitive compensation
• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Companypaid short-term and long-term disability
• Companypaid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful Work–Life Balance

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Growth, Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications