Highway Engineer 3

GAI Consultants, Inc.•City of Poughkeepsie, NY
•$44 - $66•Hybrid

About The Position

Creighton Manning, a GAI Consultants Company, is seeking a licensed Project Engineer for its growing Highway Design Group. The engineer will lead highway design work and manage smaller projects from start to finish, partnering with traffic, structural, and construction inspection teams. The company has a strong pipeline of secured work, allowing the engineer to focus on engineering rather than business development. The role involves designing roadways, trails, sidewalks, and intersections, including roundabouts and traffic signals; reviewing calculations and preparing construction contract documents; coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams; presenting at project meetings; preparing reports, estimates, and basic proposals; and providing technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers and technicians. Occasional after-hours work may be needed for deadlines and meetings. This is a full-time, hybrid role with listed locations in Albany and Poughkeepsie, New York. Pay is listed as $44–$60 per hour in Albany, $44–$63 per hour in Poughkeepsie, and $47–$66 per hour in White Plains, Westchester.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • At least 8 years of highway or roadway design experience.
  • Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and AutoTurn.
  • Working knowledge of the NYSDOT Highway Design Manual.
  • Active membership in a professional organization.
  • Ability to work occasional after-hours for deadlines and meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Design roadways, trails, sidewalks, and intersections, including roundabouts and traffic signals.
  • Check calculations and prepare construction contract documents.
  • Coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and present at project meetings.
  • Prepare reports, estimates, and basic proposals.
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers and technicians.
  • Manage smaller projects from start to finish and lead highway design work.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Seven paid holidays plus a floating holiday.
  • Paid parental and adoption leave.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement and certification support.
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