Drainage Engineering Leader

Key Attributes and Experience

• 15 years+ of experience working in Transportation drainage projects with the Florida Department of Transportation across the State.
  • Experience with FDOT D5, D2, D3, and the Turnpike is preferred.
• Urban drainage and large-scale limited access drainage experience is desired.
• Experience with local government clients on transportation and/or trail projects.
• Experience in obtaining stormwater permits with SJRWMD, SFWMD, SWFWMD, FDEP, and/or NWFLWMD.
• Proficiency in Pond Siting and Bridge Hydraulic reports is preferred.
• Knowledge of ICPR, HEC-RAS is preferred.
• Direct experience in MicroStation ORD Drainage and/or GeoPAK Drainage is preferred.
• Experience in managing a drainage team and staff is preferred.

General Characteristics

• Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their practices.
• Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations that are conclusive and have a far-reaching impact on the practice and the industry.
• 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 practice.
• Affirms 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.
• Advocates for ethical behavior in the practice of engineering and assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complicated situations.

Experience

• 20+ years of experience.

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred.

Technical Responsibilities

• Frequently performs advisory or consulting work for the practice 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.
• Projects and Task Management
• Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects.
• Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks.
• Evaluates effectiveness of leaders and teams.
• Management, Supervision and Guidance
• Leads an entire project of critical importance.
• Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the practice.
• Develops practice strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development.
• Instills and fosters professional attitudes within the practice.

Communication, Teamwork and Leadership

• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership of other practices.
• Represents their practice at important functions and conferences.

Why GAI?

• GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve.
• Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets.
• Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more.
• Feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve.

Benefits to Working at GAI

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor's or better in Engineering or related field.
• Experience
• 15-20 years: Related Experience
• Licenses & Certifications
• Required Driver's License
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.