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Highway Engineer

Homestead, PA · On-site

Design development, review, and management of assignments; highway engineering horizontal and ... local government guidance documents; hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and storm sewer and ...

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... and relevant government agencies * Effectively present proposed design solutions as part of ... Professional Engineer (PE) License desired or obtain within six months of hire * Proficiency in ...

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Early Career Highway Engineer

Troy, NY · On-site

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Highway/Civil Engineer.

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Owatonna, MN · On-site

$78K - $100K/yr

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Highway Engineer

Homestead, PA • On-site

GAI Consultants
Civil Engineering Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

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Job description

GAI Consultants is seeking an Engineer 3 with a bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Civil Engineering and a Pennsylvania PE license (or the ability to secure a PA PE license) plus a minimum of eight (8) years of post-baccalaureate, progressively responsible experience in Civil Engineering. Potential work locations may include offices in Cranberry or Homestead, PA. Applicants would be responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing highway design efforts as well as preparing construction plans, right-of-way plans, specifications, and project estimates.
Specific Duties:
  • Assist the Project Manager with all portions of engineering projects; maintain quality standards for all aspects of the projects; mentor lower-level staff as needed for technical issues.
  • Assist with developing and providing oversight for the preparation of scopes, budgets, and schedules for specific tasks of overall projects, supervise staff to complete their assigned tasks; identify project staffing requirements and coordinate staffing with supervisor; maintain GAI's procedures and protocols; assist with all aspects of financials on projects.
  • Design development, review, and management of assignments; highway engineering horizontal and vertical geometry designs through CAD software (MicroStation, OpenRoads) using the AASHTO Green Book, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, and applicable state/county/local government guidance documents; hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and storm sewer and stormwater management design; checking deliverables for technical completeness and compliance with engineering principles, company standards, client contract requirements, and related specifications.
  • May serve as a Task Manager on small projects.

General Characteristics
  • Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
  • Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes.
  • Develops plans, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex engineering problem.

Experience Required
  • 8+ years

Education
  • B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.

Technical Responsibilities
  • Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff. Predominantly plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
  • Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
  • Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects.

Management Responsibility
  • Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
  • Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
  • Mentor direct reports and other engineers.
  • Demonstrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability.

Communication Skills
  • Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language.
  • Considers the needs of diverse project stakeholders.
  • Leads project meetings and represents the organization in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.
  • Analyzes and selects principles of formal communication, effective teamwork, and various pathways to developing leadership.

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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GAI Consultants is an employee-owned corporation offering comprehensive engineering, planning, and environmental consulting services to diverse industry sectors, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The company operates in the field of engineering consulting and provides sustainable and economically-viable solutions to clients ranging from bridge design, community planning, to industrial facilities, ecological studies, and more. GAI Consultants was founded in 1958 and, over more than six decades, has grown significantly with a strong commitment to advancing clients' projects and contributing to community development. The firm operates on the core values of integrity, client satisfaction, quality, and workforce development, all of which raises the bar on client service and project excellence, ultimately contributing to the company’s mission, which is 'to create and deliver superior, innovative consulting solutions that enrich the lives of our people and enhance the world we live in.'

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Civil engineering construction

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Year founded

1958

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