Bridge Project Engineer

GAI Consultants, Inc. • Munhall, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking a Bridge Project Engineer to work within our Western Pennsylvania offices with our Transportation Business Unit. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their related work experience to develop professionally into a well-rounded engineer with the ability to grow in today's nationwide environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of engineering experience on a variety of bridge types (structural steel and precast concrete).
• Experience with AASHTO and PennDOT standards, structural directives, specifications, and design manuals.
• Experience with structural analysis and bridge design.
• Proficiency in Midas, CSI Bridge, AASHTOWare BrR, AASHTOWare BrD, MDX, Leap Bridge Concrete, and other design and rating software packages.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and Open Bridge Designer.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

• Registration in other states is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting the transportation business.
• 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.
• Attends professional society events and develops industry relationships.
• Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action. Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
• 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.
• Ability to properly apply and communicate engineering concepts, processes, materials, or products.
• Oversees a project team of engineers and technicians.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple projects.
• Contributes to and follows 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.
• Mentors’ direct reports and or other engineers.
• Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.
• Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
• Represents their area of specialty within the practice and liaises with related individuals and practices.
• Routinely interacts with practice leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
• Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior