Power Generation Engineer

Overview

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a motivated Senior Project Engineer to work with the Power Generation Business Sector. This position is based out of our Louisville, KY office, with a variety of projects around Kentucky and surrounding states. The role supports projects related to power stations, roadways, landfills, renewable energy, and abandoned mine land reclamation. GAI Consultants, Inc. offers the ability to work remotely or in a hybrid setting with supervisor approval.

The successful candidate will work in a team-oriented environment and apply their college education and past work experience to continue development as a professional engineer with opportunities for growth.

The candidate should be driven and be seeking the opportunity to:

• Work on energy-related projects with a focus on power generation
• Assist with leading civil site engineering tasks and projects
• Assist with interfacing with clients on civil site tasks
• Assist with leading and developing assigned project teams
• Assist with development of civil site proposals
• Assist with task management on assigned projects (schedules, budgets, and quality of work)

• Site Grading Plans
• Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
• Stormwater Management Plans
• Hydrologic and Hydraulic / Drainage Plans
• Utility Design and Relocation Plans
• Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Plans
• Geotechnical Investigations
• Permit Applications (earth disturbance permits, building permits, land development plans, high occupancy permits, etc.)
• Access Road Section Development
• Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Quality Control Plans
• Field Investigations
• The candidate should have the desire and ability to travel to Project sites, as needed, primarily in the mid-west and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.

• Develops and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Typically, in responsible charge of projects.
• Keeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Analyzes complex engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints.
• Acknowledges and applies concepts of sustainability to engineering projects.

• Assigns tasks to and directs other technical and non-technical staff.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.

• Independently applies extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Modifies or extends accepted theories and practices of engineering to complete assignments.
• Acts in responsible charge of projects.
• Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes.
• Develops plans, specifications, and other project documents.
• Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex engineering problem.

• Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language.
• Considers the needs of diverse project stakeholders.
• Leads project meetings and represents the organization in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.
• Analyzes and selects principles of formal communication, effective teamwork, and various pathways to developing leadership.
• Sustains a diverse and inclusive team culture.

• Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
• Provides mentored experience to direct reports and other engineers.
• Demonstrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.

• 8+

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S., and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays