Roadway Design Engineer at GAI Consultants Inc.

DescriptionGAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 (Roadway Design) to work to work within our Ohio Transportation Business Unit. 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 ODOT 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 ODOT 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
  
  
  
  • Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
    
  • Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
    
  • Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
    
  • Applies leadership and teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.
    
    Minimum Years of Experience
    
    
    
    • 6+
      
      Education
      
      
      
      • B.S. or M.S. Engineering
        
        Certification/Licensure
        
        
        
        • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
          
          Technical Responsibilities
          
          
          
          • Designs a complete project, system, component, or process. Prepares complete plans, specifications, and other project documents.
            
          • Designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data.
            
          • Begins to develop and review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
            
            Project and Task Management
            
            
            
            • Assign tasks to other technical and non-technical staff. 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 general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
                
              • Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
                
              • Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.
                
                Communication Skills
                
                
                
                • Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
                  
                  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
                    Qualifications
                    EducationBachelors of Engineering (required)
                    Experience6 years: Roadway design for ODOT and Local Public Agency (LPA) clients (required)6 years: Creates and reviews project design calculations, quantity takeoffs, specifications, plans and contract documents (required)
                    Licenses & CertificationsProfessional Engineer (required)Driver's License (required)
                    
                    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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)