Highway Engineer

GAI Consultants Inc.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineer 3, where your expertise in Civil Engineering will shape impactful highway design projects. This role offers a chance to lead design efforts, manage project scopes, and mentor emerging engineers while working in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to professional growth and community support, you'll enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. This innovative firm is poised for growth, making it an exciting time to contribute your skills and make a difference in the engineering field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Long Term and Short-Term Disability

Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption

Generous Paid Time Off

401k company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Civil Engineering with a focus on highway design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage highway design efforts and prepare construction plans.
• Assist with project budgets, schedules, and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Highway Design

Project Management

CAD Software (MicroStation, OpenRoads)

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

GAI Consultants is seeking an Engineer 3 with a bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Civil Engineering and a Pennsylvania PE license (or the ability to secure a PA PE license), plus a minimum of eight (8) years of post-baccalaureate, progressively responsible experience in Civil Engineering. Potential work locations may include offices in Cranberry or Homestead, PA. Applicants would be responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing highway design efforts, as well as preparing construction plans, right-of-way plans, specifications, and project estimates.

Specific Duties:

1. Assist the Project Manager with all portions of engineering projects; maintain quality standards for all aspects of the projects; mentor lower-level staff as needed for technical issues.
2. Assist with developing and providing oversight for the preparation of scopes, budgets, and schedules for specific tasks of overall projects, supervise staff to complete their assigned tasks; identify project staffing requirements and coordinate staffing with supervisor; maintain GAI's procedures and protocols; assist with all aspects of financials on projects.
3. Design development, review, and management of assignments; highway engineering horizontal and vertical geometry designs through CAD software (MicroStation, OpenRoads) using the AASHTO Green Book, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, and applicable state/county/local government guidance documents; hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and storm sewer and stormwater management design; checking deliverables for technical completeness and compliance with engineering principles, company standards, client contract requirements, and related specifications.
4. May serve as a Task Manager on small projects.

General Characteristics

1. Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
2. Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
3. Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes.
4. Develops plans, specifications, and other project documents.
5. Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex engineering problem.

Experience Required

• 8+ years

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

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

Technical Responsibilities

1. Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff. Predominantly plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
2. Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
3. Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects.

Management Responsibility

1. Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
2. Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
3. Mentors direct reports and other engineers.
4. Demonstrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability.

Communication Skills

1. Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language.
2. Considers the needs of diverse project stakeholders.
3. Leads project meetings and represents the organization in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.
4. Analyzes and selects principles of formal communication, effective teamwork, and various pathways to developing leadership.

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