Transit Project Engineer CM

GAI Consultants, Inc.; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 75,768 - 99,187; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market based, competitive compensation

Performance-driven bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a qualified Transit Project Lead (Engineer or Planner) with over 10 years of experience. The role is located in White Plains, NY, involving various transit and transportation-related projects, including station and highway design.

The ideal candidate will possess professional licensure and have a solid background in public transportation systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Professional licensure and certificates in related fields.
• Experience with New York State public transportation authorities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate options to improve efficiency in bus service.
• Evaluate bus operations to reduce costs.
• Lead project and public meetings.

Skills

Public transportation project experience

Capacity for network redesign and planning

Technical skills in bus rapid transit

Education

Professional licensure in planning/engineering (AICP, PE)

Job description

About This Position

We are seeking a qualified Transit Project Lead (Engineer or Planner) with ten (10) plus years’ experience to become a part of our established Transit Group for our Albany, Poughkeepsie, Syracuse or White Plains Offices. This position will work on a variety of projects and interact with traffic engineers, highway engineers, transportation planners and our clients. Projects generally focus on bus related planning and infrastructure, and can include transportation and transit planning, station design, highway design, facilities and site design, alternatives analysis and concept development, and construction coordination. The position may require efforts outside normal business hours to travel, meet client requests and/or attend meetings. A background and a desire to improve our public transportation systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate options to improve efficiency in bus service and make recommendations for network redesign and planning
• Bus rapid transit experience
• Evaluate bus operations to identify opportunities to reduce overhead costs
• Design bus facilities including maintenance yards and bus stops
• Lead intermediate and limited complex transportation planning, and/or engineering assignments in this field.
• Lead or assist with multidisciplinary projects involving architecture, mechanical and structural engineering disciplines
• Prepare conceptual plans, graphics and documents.
• Lead project and/or public meetings.
• Responsible for report writing for all related projects.
• Represent the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of Public Transportation related planning and/or engineering assignments.
• Assume client relations and financial responsibilities for routine projects.
• Develop and/or review project documents for scope, conformity and quality.
• Work with accounting to complete monthly invoicing for projects.
• Assist with project management duties – staffing, scope, schedule and budget development
• Assist with business development activities, including proposal preparation
• Check planning and designs prepared by others
• Direct coordination with clients

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a similar role.
• A professional licensure and/or certifications in related planning and engineering disciplines. (AICP, PE)
• The candidate must have experience working on public transportation projects in some capacity, preferably with New York State public transportation authorities and
• FTA experience a plus.
• Active member of a professional practice organization.

Pay Range

Albany/Syracuse, NY: $48/hour – $62.50/hour
Poughkeepsie, NY: $52/hour – $68/hour
White Plains, NY: $55/hour – $72/hour
Pay is based on applicant’s ability/experience and will be rated accordingly.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful Work–Life Balance

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Growth, Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications