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Senior Roadway Design Engineer

GAI Consultants Inc, Louisville, KY, United States


GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 (Roadway Design) 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 available, 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

Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School or equivalent experience.

Certification/Licensure

Driver's License

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 higher‑level officials of the company on project status including financials.

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

Qualifications

Education: Associates of Drafting (required)

Experience: 12 years related experience (required)

Licenses & Certifications: Driver's License (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, see the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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