Drainage Engineering Leader

GAI Consultants Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health plans

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer for a key position in their Transportation practice. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in transportation drainage projects, preferably with the Florida Department of Transportation. Responsibilities include leading critical projects, negotiating with expertise, and developing effective project management strategies.

This role is based in Tampa, Florida, and offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in transportation drainage projects with FDOT.
• Experience in managing teams and staff on drainage projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical projects in drainage engineering.
• Negotiate with leadership on controversial issues.
• Develop project management and risk mitigation plans.

Skills

Transportation drainage projects experience

Urban drainage expertise

Stormwater permits knowledge

MicroStation ORD Drainage proficiency

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering

Tools

ICPR

HEC-RAS

GeoPAK Drainage

Job description

Senior Drainage Engineer - Transportation Practice

GAI Consultants is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer for a leadership position within their comprehensive statewide Transportation practice.

Key Attributes and Experience

• 15+ years experience in transportation drainage projects with the Florida Department of Transportation across the State. Experience with FDOT D5, D2, D3, and the Turnpike is preferred.
• Urban drainage and large-scale limited access drainage experience is desired.
• Experience with local government clients on transportation and/or trail projects.
• Experience in obtaining stormwater permits with SJRWMD, SFWMD, SWFWMD, FDEP, and/or NWFLWMD.
• Proficiency in Pond Siting and Bridge Hydraulic reports is preferred.
• Knowledge of ICPR, HEC-RAS is preferred.
• Direct experience in MicroStation ORD Drainage and/or GeoPAK Drainage is preferred.
• Experience in managing a drainage team and staff is preferred.

General Characteristics

• Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their practices.
• Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations that are conclusive and have a far-reaching impact on the practice and the industry.
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding projects and activities of major consequence.
• Provides leadership and develops and engages others to create a common vision for their projects and the practice.
• Assess the acceptability of engineering economic analyses and the risks associated with solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Evaluates solutions to complex problems that involve multiple specialty areas of engineering.
• Advocates for ethical behavior in the practice of engineering and assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complicated situations.

Experience

• 20+ years of experience.

Education

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

Certification / Licensure

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

Technical Responsibilities

• Frequently performs advisory or consulting work for the practice across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative/complex aspects.
• Assesses practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Project and Task Management

• Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects.
• Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks.
• Evaluates effectiveness of leaders and teams.

Management, Supervision and Guidance

• Leads an entire project of critical importance.
• Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the practice.
• Develops practice strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development.
• Instills and fosters professional attitudes within the practice.

Communication, Teamwork and Leadership

• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership of other practices.
• Represents their practice at important functions and conferences.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Recognition: Market-based, competitive compensation; performance-driven recognition and development bonuses.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, 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; additional floating holiday; paid maternity, paternity, adoption leave.
• Growth, Learning & Financial Security: 401(k) with company match; tuition reimbursement; support and rewards for professional development and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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