Technical Specialist 4 (Transportation)

GAI Consultants is seeking a Technical Specialist 4 (Transportation) with 6+ years of experience developing roadway design projects for PennDOT.  Join GAI and make your mark among a team of engineering, planning, and environmental consultants who provide innovative solutions to energy, transportation, development, government, and industrial clients worldwide. GAI is the right place for talented and motivated individuals who seek to distinguish themselves in a company poised for unlimited growth.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervising entry level staff and CAD staff.
• Leading the design and technical direction for roadway transportation projects.
• Deliverables may include Reports, Contract Drawings, Special Provisions, Specifications, Permits, Quantities, and Opinions of Probable Cost.
• Leading the coordination with interfacing disciplines.
• Maintaining proficiency with engineering software.
• 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.
• Domestic travel for periodic project site visits or client meetings (up to 25% of the time).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (B.S.) degree from an accredited college in Civil Engineering (M.S. degree a plus)
• Ability to obtain Engineer-in-Training certification within 6 months of hire preferred.
• 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 MicroStation and its use to generate roadway drawings.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to hike moderate distances through unimproved terrain, walk across uneven surfaces, etc.
• Ability to hear and visualize potential hazards during fieldwork or site visit situations.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screening.

 

General Characteristics

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Applies leadership and teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 6+

Education

• S. Engineering or other technical degree

Certification/Licensure

• Driver’s License

Technical Responsibilities

• Supports design of complete project, system, component, or process.
• Frequently supports the preparation of complete plans, specifications, and other project documents.
• Supports designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data.

Project and Task Management

• Assigns tasks to and directs other technical and nontechnical staff.
• Frequently plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
• Frequently prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects.

Management Responsibility

• Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Assists with mentored experience to direct reports and junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.

Communication Skills

• Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

 

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