Highway Project Engineer CM

HIGHWAY PROJECT ENGINEER CM

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a qualified Project Engineer with 8‑15 years of experience to join our growing Highway Design Group in Albany, Syracuse, and White Plains.

Our highway engineers work on a variety of projects and collaborate with traffic engineers, structural engineers, and construction inspection staff.

• Developing roadway, trail and sidewalk designs.
• Intersection design and layout including roundabouts and traffic signals.
• Checking design calculations prepared by others.
• Preparation of construction contract documents.
• Project coordination, report writing and estimating.
• Direct coordination with clients.

• Perform broader assignments than an Engineer III.
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of engineering work in part of a major project.
• Plan and conduct work requiring some judgment and independent evaluation.
• Apply standard technology and procedures.
• Conduct analysis choosing appropriate applications.
• Anticipate bigger project objectives.
• Complete intermediate and limited complex engineering assignments.
• Perform cost and quantity estimating.
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments.
• Responsible for report writing for basic projects and some intermediate projects.
• Project engineer of basic projects – staffing, scope, schedule, budget.
• Assume client relations for routine basic projects.
• Provide some delegation and supervision of Engineer III’s and Technicians.
• Provide coordination for multi‑discipline projects (intermediate level).
• Receive direction on technical guidance for complex problems.
• Prepares basic proposals including the scope of work, hours planning and estimate of fees.
• Responsible for invoices.
• Responsible for tracking project progress relative to budget expenditures.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or an approved equivalent. Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure required.
• 4 years of experience in a similar engineering role.
• Proficiency with Micro Station, Inroads and Auto Turn.
• Working knowledge of the NYSDOT Highway Design Manual.
• Active member of a professional practice organization.

Albany, NY and Syracuse, NY: $44/hour – $60/hour.
Westchester – White Plains, NY: $47/hour – $69/hour.
Pay is based on applicant’s ability/experience and will be rated accordingly.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Civil Engineering

Education:

Bachelor's or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience:

4 years in a similar role.
Licenses &

Certifications:

Professional Engineer.

All interested candidates should send in a cover letter and resume to include salary requirements and availability.