Engineering Manager 2

GAI Consultants • White Plains, NY

9h

About The Position

Lead the planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects, guiding technical execution while developing engineering talent. This hands-on leadership role balances technical expertise, project oversight, and team development, with collaboration across disciplines to deliver complex infrastructure projects. The role covers civil engineering for transmission siting, permitting, and design, from site development through construction support. It also involves providing technical advice, overseeing quality and project delivery, developing proposals, and building relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory stakeholders, and internal partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• 12 or more years of experience in civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, permitting, and construction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and teams in dynamic environments.
• Proficiency developing design and construction documents for infrastructure projects.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and permitting associated with infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Multi-state P.E. license reciprocity.
• Background in electric transmission or similar infrastructure projects.
• Experience using engineering and project tools such as AutoCAD, Hydrology, Hydraulic, Stormwater Management, and Project Management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering efforts for electric transmission siting, permitting, and design.
• Direct and coordinate project tasks to align quality, schedule, and budget.
• Guide multidisciplinary collaboration across engineering teams.
• Oversee preparation and review of calculations, drawings, and technical deliverables.
• Conduct field assessments and site inspections, and provide construction-phase support.
• Participate in proposal development, including scope and budget creation.
• Ensure quality through peer reviews, QA/QC processes, and technical oversight.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Apply advanced engineering concepts to complex challenges and serve as a trusted technical advisor.
• Evaluate and implement innovative methods, tools, and processes; analyze projects with a systems perspective focused on sustainability and long-term performance.
• Stay current on engineering practices and recommend improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, and drafters; assign work, manage performance, coach employees, and foster continuous learning.
• Promote a culture of curiosity, accountability, and collaboration.
• Build relationships with clients, contractors, and internal partners, and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Represent the civil engineering discipline in cross-functional initiatives and strategic discussions.

Benefits

• Competitive, market-based salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, plus company-paid long-term and short-term disability; benefits start within 30 days of hire.
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Seven paid holidays.
• 401(k) company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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