Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Project Engineer

GAI Consultants is seeking a driven Project Engineer to join our high-performing water team, offering strong growth, leadership exposure, and impactful project work. An ideal candidate has water and sewer systems design and/or rehabilitation experience, permitting, and construction experience, and project bid package development. This role offers a clear path to expand into leadership, gain client exposure, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team delivering meaningful infrastructure solutions. We are offering a generous Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance for the right candidate.

Job Duties:

• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary teams delivering innovative water and wastewater infrastructure solutions from planning through construction. Projects include collection and conveyance systems, water distribution networks, pump stations, storage and treatment facilities, as well as system evaluations, rehabilitation, and renewal and replacement initiatives. Provide technical execution and oversight of design projects including schematic/preliminary design, design development, final design, specifications, permitting, bid-phase services, and construction contract document production. Direct and manage a project team of engineers and technicians.
• Lead water/wastewater consulting tasks, including planning, detailed design calculations, alternative analysis and selection, cost estimating, equipment selection, project prioritization, and CIP development. Provide schedule and budget development and management for safety, quality assurance/quality control, while maintaining a high level of client satisfaction.
• Mentor and guide junior staff while building your leadership profile and technical expertise. Requires regular client-facing interaction and periodic work from client offices and in the field to support collaboration, delivery, and inspection. Local travel within Allegheny County is expected (10-15%), with occasional additional travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic and adjacent states as needed for client meetings and project site visits.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 10+ Years of Experience

Education

• B.S or M.S. Engineering, Civil or Environmental Engineering

Certification/Licensure

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
• Driver's License

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications