Roadway Project Engineer

GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking an experienced Roadway Project Engineer to work within our Indiana Transportation Team. The successful candidate will be a hard‑working individual who enjoys a challenging, fast‑paced, and team‑oriented environment. This position is eligible for GAI’s flexible hybrid work schedules.

• Roadway design for INDOT and local public agency clients
• Create and review project design calculations, quantities takeoffs, specifications, plans and contract documents
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of engineering work
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments
• Conduct analysis and select appropriate applications
• Work within project schedules and budgets
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior engineers
• Participate in occasional site visits and client meetings
• Utilize roadway design CADD software (e.g., Open Roads)

• Apply thorough knowledge of current engineering principles and practices
• Resolve complex issues and recommend new practices
• Lead projects of moderate to major scope
• Analyze ethical dilemmas and determine appropriate courses of action

• 14+ years of experience in roadway design for INDOT and local public agencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field)

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Indiana (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Valid driver's license

• Serve as technical advisor for advanced concepts and methods in roadway design
• Recommend changes in programs based on new developments
• Develop new techniques, processes, or materials
• Assess sustainable performance from a systems perspective

• Oversee a team of engineers and technicians
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities for multiple major projects
• Analyze project management plans and use risk management principles
• Review operational procedures for compliance

• Provide management, supervision, and guidance to staff
• Mentor senior staff when required
• Encourage creativity, flexibility, and reliability in team members

• Apply formal strategic and persuasive communication principles
• Represent the specialty area within the organization and liaise with clients, officials, and contractors
• Promote equity, diversity, inclusion and consider social equity and environmental impact of decisions

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore opportunities across the U.S. and join colleagues tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Feel part of a collaborative team that supports the communities we serve.

• Competitive market‑based salary
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, long‑term disability, short‑term disability)
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption program
• Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays
• 401(k) company match
• Tuition reimbursement

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