Civil/Environmental Senior Engineering Manager 1

GAI Consultants Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a technically diversified Civil/Environmental Senior Engineering Manager 1 for our Power Generation Environmental Engineering Group.

This role supports planning, design, permitting, and engineering services for civil/site, water resources and water/wastewater on power facilities, with hybrid work in Western PA (Homestead or Cranberry). The ideal candidate brings 16+ years of experience, a PE license, and strong leadership and client-facing skills to drive complex

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Environmental or Civil Engineering; MS preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Project management experience 5+ years.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and strong comms.
• Ability to lead teams and manage budgets/schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise entry to mid-experienced specialists and EITs.
• Lead environmental compliance projects and permit strategies.
• Manage multi-disciplinary design for civil/site and water/wastewater on power projects.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and man-hour estimates.
• Domestic travel up to 10%.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Verbal & written communication

Driver's License

Education

B.S. in Environmental or Civil Engineering

M.S. degree a plus

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS GIS software

Job description

GAI Consultants is looking for a technically diversified Civil/Environmental Senior Engineering Manager 1 to support our Power Generation Environmental Engineering Group working hybrid at one of our Western PA offices (Homestead or Cranberry). This candidate will be able to perform project planning, design, engineering, permitting, and engineering services for civil/site, water resources, and water and wastewater projects. Bring your talent to a range of stimulating projects alongside supportive and accomplished teammates—advance your career, fulfill your professional aspirations, and express your entrepreneurial spirit as an essential contributor to an established company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervising entry to mid-experienced technical specialists and EITs
• Leading environmental compliance projects such as NPDES Permit regulation interpretation and permit strategy, in addition to sampling and discharge monitoring report preparation
• Managing multi-disciplinary projects and leading the design and technical direction for civil/site, water resources, and/or wastewater components on power generation facility projects.
• Deliverables may include Civil/Site Development and Access Road Grading Plans, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans, Stormwater Management Plans, Utility Design, and Relocation Plans, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Plans, Hydrology and Hydraulic Reports, Permit Application Packages (earth disturbance, land development, highway occupancy, water obstruction and encroachment, water quality, etc), and Construction Plans, Specifications, and Opinions of Probable Cost.
• Water and wastewater engineering and design, which may include collection, conveyance, treatment, pumping, and storage systems.
• Water Resource engineering and design, which may include hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage systems, channels, and stormwater management systems.
• Design of temporary and permanent Stormwater Best Management Practices (channels, culverts, infiltration, detention, and/or retention structures).
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the budget, schedule, and quality of Tasks and being up to speed on regulation changes and agency protocols and requirements.
• The candidate will be responsible for the development of proposals, scopes of work, man‑hour estimates, and work plans for engineering portions of work pursuits.
• Domestic travel for periodic project site visits or client meetings (up to 10% of the time).

Qualifications

• Bachelors (B.S.) degree from an accredited college in Environmental or Civil Engineering (M.S. degree a plus)
• Professional Engineering License
• Project management experience (5+ years).
• Knowledge of applicable regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and work independently as needed on project‑specific tasks.
• Ability to be efficient in planning and organizing workload.
• Dedicated commitment to performing quality work with a positive attitude and work ethic.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and its use to generate site plans, surfaces, profiles, cross‑sections, topographic plans, etc.
• Knowledge of GIS software is a plus, including using Arc GIS software and using the software in modeling water and waste/water networks.
• Driver’s License (required)

General Characteristics

• Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to anticipate and solve new problems.
• Practice activities and culture.
• Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests.
• Leads projects with complex features with work performed directly, or by others.
• Integrates engineering economics and risk analysis into the solutions of complex engineering problems.
• Integrates solutions to complex problems across specialty areas.
• Demonstrates leadership.

Minimum Years of Experience

16+ Years

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred

Licensure

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

Technical Responsibilities

• Frequently develops standards and guidelines.
• Leads a project in the practice in their area of specialization.
• Frequently develops appropriate design alternatives for complex engineering projects that consider realistic requirements, constraints, community input, permitting, and other regulatory constraints.
• Integrates advanced concepts, including sustainability, to solve complex problems.

Project and Task Management

• Frequently oversees technical, legal, and financial issues of an entire project.
• Recommends facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out projects.
• Integrates these components into a complete project management plan for a complex engineering project.
• Implements effective teamwork and leadership principles into solutions for engineering problems.
• Determines project objectives and requirements.
• May serve as the Project Manager for certain projects with prior approval from GAI’s President up to $150,000 per year.

Management Responsibility

• Supervises a major practice segment or several teams.
• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

Communication Skills

• Possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills, including negotiation of critical issues.
• Integrates different forms of effective and persuasive communication to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Demonstrates financial acumen and familiarity with legal issues related to engineering practice.
• Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials.

Why GAI?

GAI offers skilled professionals like you 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 work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative team that is 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 Pay & Recognition

• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

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

Meaningful Work‑Life Balance

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating 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

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