Senior Project Engineer

GAI Consultants Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a civil/environmental engineer to lead water and wastewater project delivery in the Western Pennsylvania region.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and multi-disciplinary teams from concept through construction, while mentoring junior staff and expanding client relationships. The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a Bachelor's in civil or environmental engineering, and proven experience in water/wastewater design, regulatory coordination, and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and a valid driver's license.
• Experience with water and sewer system design, rehabilitation, permitting and construction administration.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Delivery and Design for water and wastewater facilities from concept through construction.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and contractual requirements; oversee financial performance.
• Develop people, mentor junior engineers, and expand services with existing clients and new business.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

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

Actual compensation will depend on factors such as education, qualifications, relevant experience, licensure, and current skills.

Work flexibility

Hybrid scheduling; generous paid time off; seven paid holidays plus one floating holiday

Health and protection

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

Family and transition support

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

If you are ready to lead projects, develop people, and make a visible impact on the communities we serve, we would like to hear from you. Apply today to explore how your experience can help advance GAI's growing Water & Wastewater practice.

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

• Marketbased, competitive compensation
• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Companypaid short-term and long-term disability
• Companypaid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

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