Assistant Engineering Manager

GAI Consultants is looking for an Assistant Power Generation Engineering Manager for our Pittsburgh area offices, Warrenton, VA office, Richmond, VA office, Canton, OH office, Columbus, OH office or Bridgeport, WV office. Your responsibilities in this position will include assisting business development initiatives, assistant managing projects within the Power Generation industry (primarily renewables), and leading civil engineering activities. The candidate should be driven and be seeking the opportunity to lead and manage.

Job Duties:

• Site Layout/Grading Plans

• Erosion and Sediment Control Plans

• Stormwater Management Plans

• Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan

• Permit Applications (earth disturbance permits, building permits, land development plans, high occupancy permits, industrial NPDES permits, waste reporting, discharge monitoring reports etc.)

• 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.)

• Stream and Wetland Delineations and Associated Permits

• Cultural Resource Investigations and Concurrences

• Rare Threatened and Endangered Species Consultations and Concurrences

• Construction Drawings, Specifications , and Quality Control Plans

• Construction Cost Estimates

• Owner’s Engineer Support during construction

• Field Investigations

• Technically lead engineering tasks in area of expertise

• Successfully delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and profitability

• Plans and manages small to medium value task, with a single or dual discipline focus and a low to medium risk profile

• The candidate should have the desire and ability to travel to Project sites, as needed, primarily in the mid-west and mid-Atlantic region of the United States.

General Characteristics

• Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their practice.

• 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.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 10+

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

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

Technical Responsibilities

• Occasionally serves as the technical advisor for the practice 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.

• Values and analyzes sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Project and Task Management

• Occasionally plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects or is responsible for an entire project of a practice.

• 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.

Management Responsibility

• Supervises a staff of engineers and technicians.

• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

• Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff.

• Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.

Communication Skills

• 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.

Why GAI?

GAI offers skilled professionals like you 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 work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. 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 Pay & Recognition

• Market based, competitive compensation

• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision plans

• Company paid short-term and long-term disability

• Company paid life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful Work–Life Balance

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays

• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you

• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Growth, Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications