Senior Roadway Design Engineer
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Job overview
GAI Consultants Inc. is hiring a Senior Roadway Design Engineer. GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Senior Roadway Design Engineer to join its Kentucky Transportation Division, offering remote or hybrid options and a sign‑on bonus. The role involves designing roadways for KYTC and local agencies, applying AASHTO standards, using CADD software, and contributing to client development while mentoring junior staff in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
Key focus areas include Design roadways for KYTC and local public agency clients, Create and review design calculations, quantity takeoffs, specifications, plans and contract documents, and Work within the transportation team and adhere to project schedules and budgets.
Important skills include Roadway Design, KYTC Design Manual, AASHTO Principles, CADD Software, Project Management, and Task Management. Preferred (not required): Professional Society Participation.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
12 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Description
GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 (Roadway Design) to work to work within our Kentucky Transportation Division. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, varied, and team-oriented environment that will use their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment. Remote and/or Hybrid work options (home or office) are also a viable option, and the successful candidate will be eligible for a sign-on bonus.
Job Duties:
Roadway design for KYTC and Local Public Agency (LPA) clients
Creates and reviews project design calculations, quantity takeoffs, specifications, plans and contract documents
Works within the Transportation Team
Works within project schedules and budgets
Applies KYTC design manual and AASHTO principles to highway design
Utilizes roadway design CADD software
May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
General Characteristics
Begins to become well-rounded with aspects of consulting, industry standards, and Company protocols. Position requires a strong emphasis on client development; participation in professional societies and industry associations is preferred.
Coming up with ideas to improve productivity of a specific team, department, group, or division.
Strategic thinking and alignment: Manager must understand broader organizational strategies and goals to effectively guide direct reports' efforts.
Change leadership: Manager plays an important role enacting top-level changes across operational divisions as supporters of change.
Minimum Years of Experience
12+ Years of Experience
Education
Bachelors in Engineering or related field.
Certification/Licensure
Driver's License
Professional Engineer (PE)
Technical Responsibilities
Continues to show progress in oversight and coordination of project tasks; Available to junior staff for guidance; Provides opportunities to junior staff for becoming familiar with task management and financials. * Recruiting and retaining staff.
Interpreting the strategy of toplevel management and translating it into everyday policies. Developing and implementing day-to-day routines for a team, department, group, or division.
Talent development: Develop Staff skills and empowering them as problem-solvers boosts innovation and productivity.
Oversee learning, coaching, and career progression.
Project and Task Management
Responsible for task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
Management Responsibility
Hires staff; Manages performance and career paths; Coordinates assignments to CADD staff from project team; Manages 3 to 6 staff.
Monitoring employee performance.
Making sure that processes and procedures are in compliance with the overall organization's guidelines.
Inspiring and encouraging employees to perform their best. * Assigning and supervising specific work tasks.
Allocating resources within a team, department, group, or division.
Reporting issues and performance to top-level management.
Well-being fostering: Prioritizing mental health, work-life integration and enhances retention.
Manager shapes day-to-day workplace experiences.
Communication Skills
Begins to routinely interact with clients, customers, government officials, contractors, and others; leads project meetings and presentations; possess marketing and sales skills; represents Company in a positive light; interacts with Task Managers and Business Sector Leaders on a regular basis; attends meetings with higherlevel officials of the company on project status including financials.
Why GAI?
GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you'll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.
At GAI, you'll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.
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
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#GAI
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Engineering (required)
Associates of Drafting (preferred)
Experience
12 years: Related Experience (required)
Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
SENIO004653
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