Bridge Engineer

GAI Consultants Inc.; Bridgeport, Cambridge Place (CT, WV, SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join their dynamic Transportation and Infrastructure Unit. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with a diverse team on impactful projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering design, project management, and technical documentation. With a commitment to professional growth and community support, this company provides a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work culture. If you're ready to tackle challenging projects and make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Company paid Long Term Disability

Company paid Short-Term Disability

7 paid holidays

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in engineering with a focus on project management.
• Strong background in technical documentation and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Review design computations and project specifications.
• Oversee project teams and ensure compliance with performance measures.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Design

Technical Documentation

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a talented Project Engineer to work within our Transportation and Infrastructure Unit, in the West Virginia Sector. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, varied, and team-oriented environment that will use their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment. This position can operate out of various office locations across the United States. Hybrid work is available.

Job Duties:

1. Review design computations and drawings
2. Review project submittals and coordinate various design schedules
3. Prepare and review project specifications and written technical reports
4. Maintain appropriate documentation of work and project records
5. Develop technically accurate, clean, and deliverable drawings
6. Perform quality work while adhering to project budgets

General Characteristics

• Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to their organization
• Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions
• Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their organization and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of programs
• Leads programs 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

Experience

• 14+ years of experience

Education

• B.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

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

Technical Responsibilities

• Serves as the technical advisor for the organization in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or applications
• 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

• Oversees a project team of engineers and technicians
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects or is responsible for an entire program of an organization
• 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

Management, Supervision and Guidance

• 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, Teamwork and Leadership

• Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications
• Represents their area of specialty within the organization and liaises with related individuals and organizations
• Routinely interacts with organizational leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others
• Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership, including justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and advocates for application of these concepts
• Considers social equity and environmental impact of engineering decisions

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, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors of Engineering (required)

Experience

• 14 years: Develop technically accurate, clean, and deliverable drawings (required)

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License (required)
• Professional Engineer (required)

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