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GAI Consultants, Inc.

Geotechnical Engineer 1

GAI Consultants, Inc., Glen Allen, Virginia, United States, 23060

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Geotechnical Engineer 1

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GAI Consultants, Inc. GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 1 to work with the Power Generation Business Sector on Power Generation and Infrastructure projects and, when needed, other regional client projects. The successful candidate will perform geotechnical design tasks and field work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer and/or professional geologist. The candidate will be based out of one of GAI's Pittsburgh area offices, Canton, OH office, Charleston, WV office or Richmond, VA office. Remote or hybrid work options may be available upon supervisor approval.

Essential Duties

Perform geotechnical engineering assignments involving investigations and designs for a variety of facilities including foundations for transmission lines, buildings, bridges, retaining walls and other structures; designs for natural gas pipelines and compressor stations; and design of residual waste landfills and impoundments.

Prepare geotechnical engineering designs involving:

Rock/soil slope stability

Cut slope and fill embankment design

Landslide stabilization (reinforcement with rock anchors/ soil nails, GRS slopes)

Geotechnical field instrumentation

Soil reinforcement and ground improvement techniques (CMCs, compaction grouting, stone columns)

Sheet pile/retaining walls (gravity walls, soldier pile and lagging walls, MSE walls, T-walls)

Shallow and deep foundations (spread footings, driven piles, augered cast-in-place piles, helical piles, micropiles, drilled shafts)

Develop subsurface investigations, monitoring programs, and coordinate geologic site characterization for a variety of facilities mentioned above

Installations of geotechnical field instrumentation

Selection of samples for laboratory testing

Prepare proposals, budgets, schedules, calculations, specifications and reports

Geotechnical investigation and construction support services including, but not limited to:

Test boring monitoring and logging

Site reconnaissance

Foundation and retaining structure construction monitoring and inspection

Interpretation of specifications and construction drawings, evaluation of site conditions, monitoring and reporting on construction activities, and field testing of soils

Perform site inspections at various power facilities and associated sites (frequency may be daily, weekly, monthly, or annual)

Prepare boring logs and geologic cross sections

Travel may be required for fieldwork (local or out-of-town, primarily in the mid-west and Mid-Atlantic regions)

Assist with basic civil site design tasks including: site grading plans, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management plans, drainage plans, utility design and relocation, permit applications, construction drawings, specifications and quality control plans, and construction cost estimates

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidate can be expected to traverse steep terrain and carry up to 50 lbs.

General Characteristics

Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.

Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.

Applies teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.

Minimum Years Of Experience

4+ Years of Experience

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Technical Responsibilities

Occasionally designs portions of a project, system, component, or process.

Prepares plans, specifications, and other project documents.

Designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data.

Project and Task Management

Occasionally assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff.

Occasionally plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.

Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.

Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects.

Management Responsibility

Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.

Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.

Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.

Communication Skills

Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Benefits

Competitive salary – GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)

New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program

Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays

401k company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors in Engineering or related field

Experience: 4 years of relevant experience

Licenses & Certifications: Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Job Function and Industry

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Civil Engineering

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