Roadway Design Engineer

GAI Consultants Inc.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 specializing in Roadway Design within the Ohio Transportation Business Unit. The position offers hybrid work options and the chance to lead projects while developing engineering skills in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on market rates

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental coverage

Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays

401k company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in roadway design required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License is mandatory.
• B.S. in Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for roadway design for ODOT and LPA clients.
• Create and review project design calculations and specifications.
• Mentoring junior staff and managing project schedules.

Skills

Roadway design

Technical communication

Project management

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Tools

Roadway design CADD software

Job description

Description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 (Roadway Design) to work to work within our Ohio Transportation Business Unit. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, varied, and team-oriented environment that will use their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment. Remote and/or Hybrid work options (home or office) are also a viable option, and the successful candidate will be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Job Duties:

• Roadway design for ODOT and Local Public Agency (LPA) clients


• Creates and reviews project design calculations, quantity takeoffs, specifications, plans and contract documents


• Works within the Transportation Team


• Works within project schedules and budgets


• Applies ODOT design manual and AASHTO principles to highway design


• Utilizes roadway design CADD software


• May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

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

• 6+ Years of Experience

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Technical Responsibilities

• Designs a complete project, system, component, or process.


• Prepares complete plans, specifications, and other project documents.


• Designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data.


• Begins to develop and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.

Project and Task Management

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


• 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 general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.


• Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.


• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.

Communication Skills

• Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

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

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (required)

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