Senior Roadway Design Engineer

GAI Consultants, Inc.

Louisville (KY)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Hybrid work options

Remote work options

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 (Roadway Design) to support the Kentucky Transportation Division. The role offers remote and/or hybrid work options and a potential sign-on bonus, with duties spanning roadway design, project documentation, and team collaboration.

Qualified candidates will have 12+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and a PE license. The position involves leadership responsibilities and coordination across multiple projects within a fast-paced

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
PE licensure preferred.
Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

Roadway design for KYTC and Local Public Agency clients.
Create and review design calculations, quantities, specs, plans and contract documents.
Lead or mentor junior staff as needed.
Coordinate with Transportation Team and manage project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Roadway design

Leadership

Project coordination

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

CADD software

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 (Roadway Design) to work 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 toplevel 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 empowering 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.
Making sure 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; represents Company in a positive light; interacts with Task Managers and Business Sector Leaders on a regular basis; attends meetings with higherlevel officials of the company on project status including financials.

Why GAI?

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.
At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition