Civil Project Engineer 1

Description GAI Consultants has a career-building opportunity for a Project Civil Engineer 1 within our Power Business Unit's Civil and Environmental Engineering Business Sector. GAI is an established and growing multi-discipline engineering firm with tremendous growth opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic region. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment. This position is eligible for GAI's flexible Hybrid workplace place/Telework Policy. This position will be based out of GAI's Bridgeport, WV; Charleston, WV; or Glen Allen, VA offices. GAI's Power Business Unit focuses on developing and supporting Energy, Institutional, Industrial, and Manufacturing clients. Job Duties: Plans, designs, and facilitates civil engineer project design tasks such as site grading and drainage design; access road design; erosion and sediment pollution control design; stormwater management design; report preparation; and permitting. Performs technical and feasibility studies. Collaborates with other professionals and discusses requirements with team members. Uses computer programs to develop detailed designs. Ensures that work products meet client, environmental, and safety requirements. Performs work with minimal guidance and supervision. Handles complex issues and refers only the most complex issues to more experienced staff. Possesses strong working knowledge of civil engineering design tasks and a positive attitude. Possesses strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and analysis modules. Performs moderate to complex civil design tasks while delegating more routine tasks to staff with less experience. Mentor, guide and check the work of less experienced staff. Strong team collaboration, oral and written communication, design expertise, and problem-solving skills are required. Adhere to the safety and quality procedures of GAI and our clients. Travel to other offices/meet with clients/attend project-specific meetings General Characteristics Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their organization. Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions. Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their practice and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of projects. Leads projects of moderate complexity and scope or leads a major project. Analyzes complex problems across specialty areas appropriate to the practice of engineering. Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action. Minimum Years of Experience 10+ Years of Civil Engineering Experience Education B.S. or M.S. Civil Engineering or related field Certification/Licensure Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states. Technical Responsibilities Occasionally serves as the technical advisor in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area. Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the practice for the purpose of recommending changes in projects or applications. Occasionally develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products. Project and Task Management Oversees a project team of engineers and technicians. Plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects. Analyzes project management plans for complex engineering projects. Understands project delivery uncertainties and uses risk management principles to address them. Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures. Management Responsibility Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. Mentors senior staff. Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff. Communication Skills Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications. Represents their area of specialty within the organization and liaises with related individuals and organizations. Routinely interacts with organizational leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others. Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and 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. GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. 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 Qualifications Education Bachelors of Engineering (required) Experience 10 years: Plans, designs, and facilitates civil engineer project design tasks such as site grading and drainage design; access road design; erosion and sediment pollution control design; stormwater management design; report preparation; and permitting. (required) Licenses & Certifications Professional Engineer (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2024-10-20