Civil Project Designer 2

GAI Consultants Inc.; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc is seeking a Civil Project Designer 2 to join their team. In this position, you will interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments. Serve as a task manager for projects, as well as a technical Specialist.

GAI's Power Business Unit focuses on developing and supporting Energy, Institutional, Industrial, and Manufacturing clients. GAI offers opportunities across the U.S. and values mentoring, quality control, and strong client service.

Qualifications

• Advanced Civil 3D skills and CAD standards adherence.
• Ability to perform analyses and data management.
• Mentor lower-level CAD staff and lead quality reviews.

Responsibilities

• Guide deliverables focusing on CAD standards and data management.
• Maintain Big Picture CAD standards and data procedures; make recommendations.
• Perform final QA/QC on project output.

Skills

Civil 3D

Task management

QA/QC

Data management

Mentoring CAD staff

Communication

Education

Associate Degree (Drafting)

Tools

CAD Standards

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc is seeking a Civil Project Designer 2 to join their team. In this position, you will interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments. Serve as a task manager for projects, as well as a technical Specialist. GAI's Power Business Unit focuses on developing and supporting Energy, Institutional, Industrial, and Manufacturing clients.

General Characteristics

• Advanced level of skills. Strives to become proficient in aspects of the Civil 3D.
• Seeks to advance their knowledge of project design development, advanced grading tools, corridor, and alignments.
• Experience in mass grading and linear projects.
• Stays current on software updates and advises based on technical changes.
• Promotes and instructs others on advanced techniques and new methods.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 12+ Years of Experience

Education

• Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School or equivalent experience.

Certification/Licensure

• Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities

• Performs and guides others on deliverables with focus on adherence to CAD standards, software utilization and data management procedures; and ability to independently perform analyses.
• Maintains an overall 'Big Picture' approach to the ongoing development, maintenance and adherence to CAD Standards and data management procedures and makes recommendations to supervisors.
• Performs final QA/QC

Project and Task Management

• Responsible for task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.

Management Responsibility

• Focuses a significant effort to mentoring lower-level CAD Operators. Provides solutions to unique problems. cites insufficiencies and supplies recommendations.
• Given general instructions and works independently with minimal supervision. Receives general review of project work.
• Is a leader in implementing quality reviews across project level.

Communication Skills

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Facilitates interaction among staff. Able to effectively coach and mentor lower-level CAD Staff. Interacts closely and effectively with Project Team. Interacts and advises at regular project meetings.

Why GAI?

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you'll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you'll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

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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Qualifications

Education

Associates of Drafting (preferred)

Experience

12 years: 12+ years of experience, including experience with mass grading and linear projects. Advanced Civil 3D skills, independent design analysis, CAD standards, data management, final QA/QC, and task management are also expected. (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

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