Assistant Engineering Manager

GAI Consultants Inc; Homestead, Glen Allen (Allegheny County, VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager for our Pittsburgh, PA office. You will lead civil engineering projects in the Power Generation practice, drive business development, and coordinate with clients, staff, and leaders across the Mid-Atlantic.

Requirements include a B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, a Professional Engineer license, 10+ years of related experience, and proven leadership. Travel about 10% for hearings and community meetings.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license with multi-state reciprocity.
• 10+ years of related engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects of moderate complexity or major projects.
• Frequently serves as technical advisor for the practice.
• Develops new techniques and improvements in processes.
• Makes use of risk management in project delivery.
• Oversees project planning, scheduling, and document preparation.
• Supervises engineers and technicians and mentors staff.
• Travel ~10% for public hearings and community meetings.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication skills

Risk management

Business development

Ethical judgment

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

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.

Why GAI?

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental,companypaidLong Term Disability, andShort-TermDisability(benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• Generous Paid Time Offand7 paid holidays
• 401k company match

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

10 years: Related Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Professional Engineer

Driver's License

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