Highway Engineer

GAI Consultants Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, vision & dental benefits

401k company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GAI Consultants is seeking an Engineer 3 with a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and a Pennsylvania PE license (or the ability to secure PA PE) plus a minimum of eight years of post-baccalaureate experience. Potential work locations include Cranberry or Homestead, PA, and the engineer will develop, coordinate, and manage highway design efforts and prepare construction plans and project estimates.

The role requires oversight of scopes, budgets, and schedules, with responsibilities including

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering (required).
• 8+ years of post-baccalaureate experience in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with engineering projects and mentor staff.
• Develop scopes, budgets, and schedules for tasks and coordinate staffing.
• Design development and review of highway geometry using CAD and AASHTO guidance.
• May serve as a Task Manager on small projects.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

CAD software

Engineering design

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Overview

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 years of post-baccalaureate, progressively responsible experience in Civil Engineering. Potential work locations may include offices in Cranberry or Homestead, PA. The engineer will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing highway design efforts as well as preparing construction plans, right-of-way plans, specifications, and project estimates.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 procedures and protocols; assist with all aspects of financials on projects.
• 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.
• May serve as a Task Manager on small projects.

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.

Experience Required

• 8+ years

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

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

Technical Responsibilities

• 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.

Management Responsibility

• Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
• Mentor 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

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and be part of a collaborative team committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include

• Competitive salary – GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental; company-paid long-term and short-term disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire).
• New paid maternity/paternity/adoption program.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 401k company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)

Experience

• 8 years: Design development, review, and management of highway engineering assignments; horizontal and vertical geometry designs using CAD software; hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and stormwater design (required)

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License (required)
• Professional Engineer (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Applicants will be notified of rights pursuant to federal employment laws.