Water - Wastewater Engineering Project Lead

GAI Consultants, Inc.•Orlando, FL

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

GAI Consultants is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Lead to join its growing Florida Water Division. This role is ideal for an experienced consulting engineer who desires greater ownership, client visibility, and a leadership trajectory. The position involves leading municipal infrastructure projects, cultivating client relationships, and contributing to the expansion of a significant practice area. The role encompasses the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through permitting, construction, and start-up, with a focus on client development and practice growth. It is suited for individuals looking to move beyond execution into a more strategic and influential position.

Requirements

Approximately 10+ years of water/wastewater engineering experience, ideally in a consulting environment serving municipal clients.
Strong background in planning, design, permitting, and construction support for water and wastewater infrastructure.
Experience managing projects and coordinating directly with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to combine technical strength, sound judgment, and client awareness to solve complex engineering challenges.
A proactive, self-directed style with interest in mentoring others and contributing to practice growth.
B.S. in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida.
Working knowledge of tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and hydraulic/design modeling software.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and support planning, design, permitting, and construction-phase services for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including collection and distribution systems, pump stations, storage facilities, treatment plants, and renewal and replacement programs.
Take ownership of technical delivery across project phases, including concept development, design calculations, plans and specifications, cost estimating, permitting coordination, bid support, and construction documentation.
Manage projects and client coordination with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall execution.
Lead technical tasks such as design calculations, plans preparation, hydraulic modeling, master planning, alternative analysis, project prioritization, equipment selection, and capital improvement planning.
Build strong relationships with municipal clients and support business development through opportunity identification, proposals, interviews, and presentations.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.