Senior Project Engineer (Civil)

at  GAI Consultants Inc

GAI Consultants has a career-building opportunity for a Senior Project Civil Engineer within our Power Business Unit’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Business Sector. GAI is an established and growing multi-discipline engineering firm with tremendous growth opportunities in the Richmond, VA region. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today’s global environment. This position is eligible for GAI’s flexible Hybrid workplace place/Telework Policy and a Sign-on Bonus. This position will be based out of GAI’s Glen Allen, VA office. GAI’s Power Business Unit focuses on developing and supporting Energy, Institutional, Industrial, and Manufacturing clients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical requirements of the job include hiking moderate distances through unimproved terrain, utility rights-of-way, in remote areas, etc. in various temperatures and weather conditions. There is a possibility for potential hazards during fieldwork or site visit situations.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 - 6 years: Related experience

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field
• Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field

SKILLS

Preferred

• Computer
• Leadership
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Teamwork

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c

• Plans, designs, and facilitates civil engineer project design tasks such as site grading and drainage design; access road design; erosion and sediment pollution control design; stormwater management design; report preparation; and permitting.
• Performs technical and feasibility studies.
• Collaborates with other professionals and discusses requirements with team members.
• Uses computer programs to develop detailed designs.
• Ensures that work products meet client, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Performs work with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Handles complex issues and refers only the most complex issues to more experienced staff.
• Possesses strong working knowledge of civil engineering design tasks and a positive attitude.
• Possesses strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and analysis modules.
• Performs moderate to complex civil design tasks while delegating more routine tasks to staff with less experience.
• Mentor, guide and check the work of less experienced staff.
• Strong team collaboration, oral and written communication, design expertise, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Adhere to the safety and quality procedures of GAI and our clients.
• Travel to other offices/meet with clients/attend project-specific meetings.