Bridge Project Engineer

Overview

GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking a Bridge Project Engineer to work with our West Virginia offices within our Transportation Business Unit. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast‑paced, and team‑oriented environment that will utilize their related work experience to develop professionally into a well‑rounded engineer with the ability to grow in today's global environment.

• 10+ years of engineering experience on a variety of bridge types (structural steel, prestressed and cast‑in‑place concrete).
• Experience with WVDOH standards, structural directives, specifications, and design manuals.
• Experience with structural analysis and design programs for bridge design.
• Proficiency in Midas, CSI Bridge, AASHTOWare BrR, AASHTOWare BrD, MDX, Leap Bridge Concrete, and other design and rating software packages.
• Proficiency in Micro Station and Open Bridge Designer.

• Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their organization.
• Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
• Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their practice and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of projects.
• Leads projects of moderate complexity and scope or leads a major project.
• Analyzes complex problems across specialty areas appropriate to the practice of engineering.
• Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action. Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.

• 10+ Years of Experience

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering

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

• Occasionally serves as the technical advisor in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the practice for the purpose of recommending changes in projects or applications.
• Occasionally develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.

• Oversees a project team of engineers and technicians.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects.
• Analyzes project management plans for complex engineering projects.
• Understands project delivery uncertainties and uses risk management principles to address them.
• Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.

• Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
• Mentors direct reports and other engineers.
• Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.

• Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
• Represents their area of specialty within the practice and liaises with related individuals and practices.
• Routinely interacts with practice leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
• Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership.

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).
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays.
• 401(k) company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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