Highway Design Technical Lead

Overview

GPI seeks a Highway Design Technical Lead to join our growing Western NY operations within our Rochester, NY office. We work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment on transportation projects for federal, state, local, and private clients. We want to grow our management team with individuals who possess a great work ethic and a desire for self-growth and mentorship of the next generation.

Our ideal candidate will possess a high energy level and a strong desire to accomplish great things within our engineering group. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-established, multi-disciplined engineering firm and provides the opportunity to work on projects at both local and national levels.

• Guide the development of Preliminary and final Design Plans for roadway projects, including pavement restoration, ADA compliance, signing, pavement markings, Multi-use Facilities for Pedestrians/Bicyclists, Work zone traffic control design, complete streets, and drainage improvements.
• Coordinate with and have a general understanding of other disciplines, including structures, signalization, environmental/permitting, lighting, utilities, survey, and right-of-way acquisition.
• Managing scope, schedule, budget, plans, production, and directing the engineering team as a technical and project lead.
• Ability to work in a team environment and actively assist, mentor, and support junior personnel.
• Develop contract specifications, cost estimates, and preparation of contract bid documents.
• Provide Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for engineering deliverables.
• Communicate effectively and proactively to address client queries.
• Support targeted and personalized outreach efforts for local and regional clients, while retaining and improving current client relationships.
• Establish client relationships and be involved with marketing and proposal development.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• New York State Professional Engineer (PE) required
• 10+ years of transportation design and project management experience
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate leadership skills with a desire for growth
• Proficiency and experience utilizing software applications (Micro Station, Open Roads, Civil 3D) with minimal guidance
• Knowledge of NYSDOT s Locally Administered Federal Aid project process a plus

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain a valid driver s license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working