Senior Project Engineer

GAI Consultants Inc.

Courtright (WV)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development support

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking an experienced civil/environmentalEngineer to lead water and wastewater projects in the Bridgeport, West Virginia area, with a Hybrid work arrangement. You will mentor project teams and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts from concept through construction.

You will engage directly with municipal and utility clients, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and contribute to business development and client growth across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and a valid driver's license.
Experience with water and wastewater design, permitting, construction administration, and bid documents.

Responsibilities

Lead project delivery for water and wastewater systems from concept to construction.
Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client relationships.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Water/Wastewater Infrastructure | Bridgeport, West Virgina | Hybrid

SIGN-ON BONUS RELOCATION ASSISTANCE STRONG PROJECT BACKLOG

Lead meaningful water and wastewater Project and Program Task activities while expanding your influence with clients, project teams, and senior leadership.

Join a growing Water & Wastewater team where you'll lead complex municipal infrastructure projects, mentor emerging engineers, and influence the future of water systems across Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. With immediate project opportunities, direct client engagement, and strong organizational support, you'll have the platform to make a visible impact from day one.

We are offering a generous Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance for the right candidate.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Meaningful access to business and senior leadership in an approximately 1,100-person company, with regular conversations about career development, continuing education, client service, and advancement.
Authority to guide technical assignments, mentor emerging professionals, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.
Direct client exposure, with opportunities to strengthen existing relationships and develop new municipal and utility clients.
A hybrid work arrangement, sign-on bonus opportunity, relocation assistance, performance-based bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.
This role is ideal for licensed Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Water Resources Engineers, Wastewater Engineers, and Project Managers who want to expand their technical leadership responsibilities while developing project management, client relationship, and business development skills through impactful municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Compensation and Benefits

Hybrid scheduling; generous paid time off; seven paid holidays plus one floating holiday
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
401(k) with company match; performance-based bonus opportunities; sign-on bonus opportunity
Tuition reimbursement; continuing education; professional development; licensing and certification assistance
Paid parental and adoption leave; relocation assistance; Employee Assistance Program

What You Will Do

Lead Project Delivery and Design

Direct solutions for water distribution, wastewater collection and conveyance, pump stations, storage facilities, treatment systems, and rehabilitation programs.
Prepare and oversee calculations, reports, technical specifications, construction documents, bid packages, alternatives analyses, and cost estimates.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects from concept through construction.

Manage Projects and Serve Clients

Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, contractual requirements, and financial performance.
Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal and utility clients through meetings, site visits, stakeholder engagement, and responsive project delivery.
Support proposals, project planning, Capital Improvement Program development, and client growth strategies.

Develop People and the Practice

Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while promoting collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.
Help expand services with existing clients and build relationships with prospective clients.
Contribute ideas that improve project delivery, team capabilities, and the continued growth of GAI's Water & Wastewater practice.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and a valid driver's license.
Experience with water and sewer system design or rehabilitation, utility permitting and regulatory coordination, construction administration or field support, and preparation of plans, specifications, and bid documents.

Preferred Experience

Pump stations, treatment facilities, distribution systems, collection systems, storage, and conveyance infrastructure.
Leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams and oversight of project delivery.
Client relationship management, proposal development, and business development.

Travel

Local travel within Western Pennsylvania is expected, generally 10% to 15%. Occasional travel within the Mid-Atlantic may be required for project meetings and site visits.

Build the Future of Water Infrastructure with GAI

Why GAI?

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore anarray 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 teamthat'scommitted 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