Engineering Director

Experience Required

None

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 is looking for a motivated leader to grow and direct our Roadway practice in the Ohio River Valley Region. This position will be responsible for leading efforts in multiple states including West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting GAI division staff and teaming operations throughout the region. This is a senior position responsible for client management, project management, quality control, project development, and business development primarily focused on public (State and Municipal) opportunities.

General Characteristics

Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their organizations.

Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding projects and activities of major consequence.

Provides leadership and develops and engages others to create a common vision for their projects and the organization.

Assesses the acceptability of engineering economic analyses and the risks associated with solutions to complex engineering problems.

Evaluates solutions to complex problems that involve multiple specialty areas of engineering.

Assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complicated situations.

Minimum Years of Experience

Minimum 25 years of experience developing business with public clients

Education

B.S. in Engineering from an accredited college or university is required. M.S. in Engineering preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Must be a Registered PE with reciprocity in multiple states including WV, OH, KY, and IN.

Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities

Performs advisory or consulting work for the organization across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative/complex aspects.

Assesses practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Project and Task Management

Experienced in developing teams and proposals for submitting LOI's

Oversees multiple large or multidiscipline project teams.

Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the organization.

Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects.

Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks.

Evaluates effectiveness of leaders and teams.

May manage projects, up to $250,000 in yearly value, without GAI President's approval, but is a small component of overall work.

Management Responsibility

Receives general administrative direction.

Develops organizational strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development.

Communication Skills

Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership.

Represents the organization at important functions and conferences.

"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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Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (required)

Experience

25 years: Related Experience (required)

Developing teams and proposals for submitting Letters of Interest (LOIs) (required)

25 years: Experience developing business with public clients. (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

Professional Engineer (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

ENGIN004809