Senior Bridge Project Engineer

GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking an experienced Bridge Sr. Project Engineer to work within our Indiana Transportation Team. The successful candidate will be a hard-working individual that enjoys a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment. The candidate will use their related experience to jump right into a variety of projects for INDOT, local municipalities and county clients across the state of Indiana. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to collaborate with other bridge design experts throughout several states including Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. Our Bridge Team is looking for a candidate that is willing to share their expertise through teaching others but is also eager to learn new skills and grow professionally in today's global environment.

General Characteristics

Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to anticipate and solve new problems.Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests.Leads projects with complex features with work performed directly, or by others.Integrates engineering economics and risk analysis into the solutions of complex engineering problems.Integrates solutions to complex problems across specialty areas.Demonstrates leadership

Minimum Years Of Experience

16+ Years of Experience

Education

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

Certification/Licensure

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.Driver’s License

Technical Responsibilities

Frequently develops standards and guidelines.Leads a project in the practice in their area of specialization.Frequently develops appropriate design alternatives for complex engineering projects that consider realistic requirements, constraints, community input, permitting, and other regulatory constraints.Integrates advanced concepts to solve complex problems.

Project and Task Management

Oversees large or multidiscipline project teams.Recommends personnel and funds required to carry out projects.Oversees technical, legal, and financial issues of an entire project.Integrates these components into a complete project management plan for a complex engineering project.Determines project objectives and requirements.

Management Responsibility

Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.Implements staff development plans within their organizational segment, including technical, management, and leadership skills.

Communication Skills

Possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills, including negotiation of critical issues and effective persuasive communication.Demonstrates financial acumen and familiarity with legal issues related to engineering practice.Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials, or other organizations and companies.

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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