Senior Roadway Design Engineer

GAI Consultants Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Hybrid work option

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks an Engineer 2 (Roadway Design) to join our Kentucky Transportation Division in Louisville.

This role offers remote and/or hybrid work options and a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. You will perform roadway design for KYTC and local agencies, create and review design calculations, plans, and contract documents, and collaborate with the Transportation Team to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in roadway design or transportation engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Roadway design for KYTC and Local Public Agency (LPA) clients.
• Creates and reviews project design calculations, quantity takeoffs, specifications, plans and contract documents.
• Works within the Transportation Team to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Applies KYTC design manual and AASHTO principles to highway design.
• Utilizes roadway design CADD software.
• May provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client development

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

Tools

Roadway design CADD software

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 (Roadway Design) to work within our Kentucky Transportation Division. 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 KYTC 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 KYTC 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

• Begins to become well‑rounded with aspects of consulting, industry standards, and Company protocols. Position requires a strong emphasis on client development; participation in professional societies and industry associations is preferred.
• Coming up with ideas to improve productivity of a specific team, department, group, or division.
• Strategic thinking and alignment: Manager must understand broader organizational strategies and goals to effectively guide direct reports' efforts.
• Change leadership: Manager plays an important role enacting top‑level changes across operational divisions as supporters of change.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 12+ Years of Experience

Education

• Bachelors in Engineering or related field.

Certification/Licensure

• Driver's License
• Professional Engineer (PE)

Technical Responsibilities

• Continues to show progress in oversight and coordination of project tasks; available to junior staff for guidance; provides opportunities to junior staff for becoming familiar with task management and financials. Recruiting and retaining staff.
• Interpreting the strategy of top‑level management and translating it into everyday policies. Developing and implementing day‑to‑day routines for a team, department, group, or division.
• Talent development: Develop Staff skills and empower them as problem‑solvers boosts innovation and productivity.
• Oversee learning, coaching, and career progression.

Project and Task Management

• Responsible for task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.

Management Responsibility

• Hires staff; manages performance and career paths; coordinates assignments to CADD staff from project team; manages 3 to 6 staff.
• Monitoring employee performance.
• Ensuring that processes and procedures are in compliance with the overall organization's guidelines.
• Inspiring and encouraging employees to perform their best. Assigning and supervising specific work tasks.
• Allocating resources within a team, department, group, or division.
• Reporting issues and performance to top‑level management.
• Well‑being fostering: Prioritizing mental health, work‑life integration and enhances retention.
• Manager shapes day‑to‑day workplace experiences.

Communication Skills

• Begins to routinely interact with clients, customers, government officials, contractors, and others; leads project meetings and presentations; possess marketing and sales skills; represent Company in a positive light; interact with Task Managers and Business Sector Leaders on a regular basis; attend meetings with higher‑level officials of the company on project status including financials.

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

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