Engineer 3

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based compensation

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 3 to join our Louisville, KY team. You will work on energy-related civil/site projects across Kentucky and nearby states, supporting power generation, roadways, landfills, and renewable energy initiatives. The role offers remote or hybrid scheduling options and opportunities to develop professionally within a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience, a B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, and a P.E.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience in civil/site projects.
• B.S. or M.S. Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license with multi-state reciprocity.
• Ability to travel to project sites, primarily in the mid-west and Mid- Atlantic regions.

Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews site grading, drainage, stormwater, and utilities plans.
• Leads civil site engineering tasks and projects.
• Interfaces with clients on civil site tasks.
• Leads and develops assigned project teams and proposals.
• Develops scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Provides construction cost estimates and supports during construction.

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Job description

• Construction Cost Estimates

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a motivated Engineer 3 to work with the Power Generation Business Sector. This position is based out of our Louisville, KY office, working a variety of projects around Kentucky and surrounding states. We are searching for an energetic, outgoing person to support projects associated with power stations, roadways, landfills, renewable energy, and abandoned mine land reclamation projects. GAI Consultants, Inc. offers its employees, upon approval by supervisors, the ability to work remotely or in a hybrid setting. The successful candidate will enjoy working and leading a team-oriented environment and will utilize their college education and past work experience to continue their development as a professional engineer with the ability to grow in today's environment.

The candidate should be driven and be seeking the opportunity to:

• Work on energy-related projects with a focus on power generation


• Assist with leading civil site engineering tasks and projects


• Assist with interfacing with clients on civil site tasks


• Assist with leading and developing assigned project teams


• Assist with development of civil site proposals


• Assist with task management on assigned projects (schedules, budgets, and quality of work)

Design And Task Management Duties Include

• Site Grading Plans


• Erosion and Sediment Control Plans


• Stormwater Management Plans


• Hydrologic and Hydraulic / Drainage Plans


• Utility Design and Relocation Plans


• Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Plans


• Geotechnical Investigations


• Permit Applications (earth disturbance permits, building permits, land development plans, high occupancy permits, etc.)


• Access Road Section Development


• Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Quality Control Plans


• Construction Cost Estimates


• Owner's Engineer Support During Construction


• Field Investigations


• The candidate should have the desire and ability to travel to Project sites, as needed, primarily in the mid-west and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.

General Characteristics

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.


• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.


• Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes.


• Develops plans, specifications, and other project documents.


• Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex engineering problem.

Minimum Years Of Experience

• 8+ Years of Experience

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

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

Technical Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.


• Keeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices.


• Analyzes complex engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints.

Project and Task Management

• Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff.


• Predominantly plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.


• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.


• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects.

Management Responsibility

• Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.


• Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.


• Mentors’ direct reports and other engineers.


• Demonstrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability.

Communication Skills

• Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language.


• Considers the needs of diverse project stakeholders.


• Leads project meetings and represents the organization in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.


• Analyzes and selects principles of formal communication, effective teamwork, and various pathways to developing leadership.

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’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 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