Senior Project Engineer

Water/Wastewater Infrastructure | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Hybrid 

SIGN-ON BONUS RELOCATION ASSISTANCE STRONG PROJECT BACKLOG

Lead meaningful water and wastewater Project and Program Task activities while expanding your influence with clients, project teams, and senior leadership.

Join a growing Water & Wastewater team where you'll lead complex municipal infrastructure projects, mentor emerging engineers, and influence the future of water systems across Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. With immediate project opportunities, direct client engagement, and strong organizational support, you'll have the platform to make a visible impact from day one.

We are offering a generous Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance for the right candidate.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Meaningful access to business and senior leadership in an approximately 1,100-person company, with regular conversations about career development, continuing education, client service, and advancement.
• Authority to guide technical assignments, mentor emerging professionals, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.
• Direct client exposure, with opportunities to strengthen existing relationships and develop new municipal and utility clients.
• A hybrid work arrangement, sign-on bonus opportunity, relocation assistance, performance-based bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.
• This role is ideal for licensed Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Water Resources Engineers, Wastewater Engineers, and Project Managers who want to expand their technical leadership responsibilities while developing project management, client relationship, and business development skills through impactful municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Compensation and Benefits 

Salary range: $120,000 to $150,000 per year. This range is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as education, qualifications, relevant experience, licensure, and current skills.

What You Will Do 

Lead Project Delivery and Design

• Direct solutions for water distribution, wastewater collection and conveyance, pump stations, storage facilities, treatment systems, and rehabilitation programs.
• Prepare and oversee calculations, reports, technical specifications, construction documents, bid packages, alternatives analyses, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects from concept through construction.

 Manage Projects and Serve Clients

• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, contractual requirements, and financial performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal and utility clients through meetings, site visits, stakeholder engagement, and responsive project delivery.
• Support proposals, project planning, Capital Improvement Program development, and client growth strategies.

Develop People and the Practice

• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while promoting collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Help expand services with existing clients and build relationships with prospective clients.
• Contribute ideas that improve project delivery, team capabilities, and the continued growth of GAI's Water & Wastewater practice.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and a valid driver's license.
• Experience with water and sewer system design or rehabilitation, utility permitting and regulatory coordination, construction administration or field support, and preparation of plans, specifications, and bid documents.

Preferred Experience 

• Pump stations, treatment facilities, distribution systems, collection systems, storage, and conveyance infrastructure.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams and oversight of project delivery.
• Client relationship management, proposal development, and business development.

 Travel

Local travel within Western Pennsylvania is expected, generally 10% to 15%. Occasional travel within the Mid-Atlantic may be required for project meetings and site visits.

Build the Future of Water Infrastructure with GAI

If you are ready to lead projects, develop people, and make a visible impact on the communities we serve, we would like to hear from you. Apply today to explore how your experience can help advance GAI's growing Water & Wastewater practice.

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. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.    

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