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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 

• 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 

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