Senior Engineering Manager 1

GAI Consultants is looking for a technically diversified Civil/Environmental Senior Engineering Manager 1 to support our Power Generation Environmental Engineering Group working hybrid at one of our Western PA offices (Homestead or Cranberry). This candidate will be able to perform project planning, design, engineering, permitting, and engineering services for civil/site, water resources, and water and wastewater projects. Bring your talent to a range of stimulating projects alongside supportive and accomplished teammates-advance your career, fulfill your professional aspirations, and express your entrepreneurial spirit as an essential contributor to an established company.

Sound like a fit? We'd love the opportunity to get to know you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervising entry to mid-experienced technical specialists and EITs
• Leading environmental compliance projects such as NPDES Permit regulation interpretation and permit strategy, in addition to sampling and discharge monitoring report preparation
• Managing multi-disciplinary projects and leading the design and technical direction for civil/site, water resources, and/or wastewater components on power generation facility projects.
• Deliverables may include Civil/Site Development and Access Road Grading Plans, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans, Stormwater Management Plans, Utility Design, and Relocation Plans, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Plans, Hydrology and Hydraulic Reports, Permit Application Packages (earth disturbance, land development, highway occupancy, water obstruction and encroachment, water quality, etc), and Construction Plans, Specifications, and Opinions of Probable Cost.
• Water and wastewater engineering and design, which may include collection, conveyance, treatment, pumping, and storage systems.
• Water Resource engineering and design, which may include hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage systems, channels, and stormwater management systems.
• Design of temporary and permanent Stormwater Best Management Practices (channels, culverts, infiltration, detention, and/or retention structures).
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the budget, schedule, and quality of Tasks and being up to speed on regulation changes and agency protocols and requirements.
• The candidate will be responsible for the development of proposals, scopes of work, man-hour estimates, and work plans for engineering portions of work pursuits.
• Domestic travel for periodic project site visits or client meetings (up to 10% of the time).

Qualifications:

• Bachelors (B.S.) degree from an accredited college in Environmental or Civil Engineering (M.S. degree a plus)
• Professional Engineering License
• Project management experience (5+ years).
• Knowledge of applicable regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and work independently as needed on project-specific tasks.
• Ability to be efficient in planning and organizing workload.
• Dedicated commitment to performing quality work with a positive attitude and work ethic.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and its use to generate site plans, surfaces, profiles, cross-sections, topographic plans, etc.
• Knowledge of GIS software is a plus, including using Arc GIS software and using the software in modeling water and waste/water networks.

General Characteristics

• Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to anticipate and solve new problems.
• Practice activities and culture.
• Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests.
• Leads projects with complex features with work performed directly, or by others.
• Integrates engineering economics and risk analysis into the solutions of complex engineering problems.
• Integrates solutions to complex problems across specialty areas.
• Demonstrates leadership.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 16+ Years

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred

Certification/Licensure

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

Technical Responsibilities

• Frequently develops standards and guidelines.
• Leads a project in the practice in their area of specialization.
• Frequently develops appropriate design alternatives for complex engineering projects that consider realistic requirements, constraints, community input, permitting, and other regulatory constraints.
• Integrates advanced concepts, including sustainability, to solve complex problems.

Project and Task Management

• Frequently oversees technical, legal, and financial issues of an entire project.
• Recommends facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out projects.
• Integrates these components into a complete project management plan for a complex engineering project.
• Implements effective teamwork and leadership principles into solutions for engineering problems.
• Determines project objectives and requirements.
• May serve as the Project Manager for certain projects with prior approval from GAI's President up to $150,000 per year.

Management Responsibility

• Supervises a major practice segment or several teams.
• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Implements staff development plans within their practice segment, including technical, management, and leadership skills.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of leaders and teams.

Communication Skills

• Possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills, including negotiation of critical issues.
• Integrates different forms of effective and persuasive communication to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Demonstrates financial acumen and familiarity with legal issues related to engineering practice.
• Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials.

Why GAI?

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.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• 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
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement