Lead Designer

GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking a Lead Designer within our PA Transportation Business Unit to work out of our Cranberry Township or Homestead Borough offices. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their technical skills and related work experience to maintain computer-aided design (CAD) filing structures and develop detailed, high-quality construction plans.

Responsibilities Include:

• Knowledgeable in MicroStation with the familiarity of roadway design software such as InRoads and OpenRoads Designer desired.
• Interacts with engineers and clients to develop CAD models and engineering drawings to support projects within the Transportation Business Unit and other teams within GAI as required.
• Responsible for the creation of 3D CAD software models and detailed drawings.
• Assists engineers with hands-on troubleshooting efforts and field investigations (occasional travel to project sites required up to 10%).
• Develops layouts, engineering drawings, drawing details, and assembles drawings as required.
• Performs maintenance of CAD files in response to engineering changes.
• Interfaces with other engineers to verify that data pertaining to project specifications is documented accurately.

Qualification:

Education

• Associates Degree or equivalent work experience required 

Experience

• 10+ Years of relevant work experience 
• Knowledgeable in MicroStation.
• Familiarity of roadway design software such as InRoads and OpenRoads Designer preferred.
• Familiarity of Bentley ProjectWise collaboration software preferred.
• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• State DOT experience is a plus.

Licenses & Certifications Required: 

• Drivers License

 

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 is committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

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.