GAI Consultants Inc

Water - Wastewater Engineering Project Lead

GAI Consultants Inc$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering, preferably in a consulting role for municipal clients.
  • Strong knowledge of planning, design, permitting, and construction for water and wastewater infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated project management skills, with direct client and multidisciplinary team coordination.
  • Ability to apply technical expertise and sound judgment to address complex engineering issues.
  • Proactive, self-directed with mentoring experience and a desire to promote practice growth.
  • B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering; a master's degree is preferred.
  • Valid Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, design, permitting, and construction services for municipal water/wastewater projects.
  • Own technical delivery throughout project phases including concept development and cost estimating.
  • Manage overall project execution including scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
  • Conduct design calculations and hydraulic modeling for infrastructure projects.
  • Build strong client relationships and support business development efforts.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation based on market rates.
  • Performance-driven recognition and development bonuses.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources available.
  • Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays with additional floating holiday.
  • Paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
  • 401(k) with company match and tuition reimbursement options.
  • Support for professional development and certifications.
Full Job Description
If you are a water/wastewater consulting engineer with 10+ years of experience and want more ownership of your work, stronger visibility with clients, and a clearer path into leadership, this is the kind of opportunity worth exploring. GAI Consultants is growing its Florida Water Division and is looking for a project engineer who can lead meaningful municipal infrastructure work, build trusted client relationships, and help expand a high-potential practice in one of the country's most active water markets.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and support planning, design, permitting, and construction-phase services for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including collection and distribution systems, pump stations, storage facilities, treatment plants, and renewal and replacement programs.
  • Take ownership of technical delivery across project phases, including concept development, design calculations, plans and specifications, cost estimating, permitting coordination, bid support, and construction documentation.
  • Manage projects and client coordination with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall execution.
  • Lead technical tasks such as design calculations, plans preparation, hydraulic modeling, master planning, alternative analysis, project prioritization, equipment selection, and capital improvement planning.
  • Build strong relationships with municipal clients and support business development through opportunity identification, proposals, interviews, and presentations.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

What We're Looking For
  • Approximately 10+ years of water/wastewater engineering experience, ideally in a consulting environment serving municipal clients.
  • Strong background in planning, design, permitting, and construction support for water and wastewater infrastructure.
  • Experience managing projects and coordinating directly with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to combine technical strength, sound judgment, and client awareness to solve complex engineering challenges.
  • A proactive, self-directed style with interest in mentoring others and contributing to practice growth.

Qualifications
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering; master's degree preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida.
  • Working knowledge of tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and hydraulic/design modeling software.

Travel
  • Intermittent travel is expected at approximately 10% to 30% for client meetings, site visits, collaboration across offices, and business development activities


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

About GAI Consultants Inc

GAI Consultants, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with over 1,000 employees in offices throughout the eastern United States. GAI provides local expertise to worldwide clients in the energy, transportation, development, government, and industrial markets.
Learn more about GAI Consultants Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$150 million

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