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GAI Consultants, Inc. Overview GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 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 work in a team-oriented environment, using their college education and past work experience to develop professionally. The candidate will be based out of one of GAI's Pittsburgh area offices, Canton, OH office, Charleston, WV office, or Richmond, VA office and will perform geotechnical design tasks and field work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer and/or professional geologist. GAI offers the option to work remotely or in a hybrid setting upon supervisor approval. Essential Duties Perform geotechnical engineering assignments involving investigations and designs for 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 the facilities mentioned above; install 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. Interpret specifications and construction drawings, evaluate site conditions based on construction excavations, monitor and report on construction activities, and perform field testing of soils. Perform site inspections at various power facilities and associated sites. Site inspections may be daily, weekly, monthly, or annual. Prepare boring logs and geologic cross sections. Travel for fieldwork, with potential daily local travel or weekly out-of-town travel, primarily in the mid-west and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Be able to complete, with assistance or willingness to learn, 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 are representative of those that must be met to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. 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. Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scope. Develops plans, specifications, and other project documents. Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex engineering problem. Minimum Years Of Experience 6+ Years of Experience Education B.S. or M.S. Engineering Certification/Licensure Professional Engineer (P.E.) License Technical Responsibilities Designs a complete project, system, component, or process. Prepares complete plans, specifications, and other project documents. Designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data. Begins to develop and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance. Project and Task Management Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff. 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 or projects. Management Responsibility Receives general direction on key objectives and guidance on unconventional problems, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Mentors junior staff, explains professional responsibilities, and reviews work products. Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments. Communication Skills Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences. Why GAI? GAI offers opportunities to grow, lead, and contribute to challenging projects across locations in the U.S., with a collaborative team and comprehensive benefits. Benefits To Working At GAI Include: Competitive salary with market-based pay Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, disability coverage; 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 Required: Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field Experience Required: 6 years — geotechnical engineering assignments as described in Essential Duties Licenses & Certifications Required: Professional Engineer (P.E.) Seniorities, Type, Function, Industries Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Civil Engineering
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Geotechnical Engineer 2
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GAI Consultants, Inc. Overview GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 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 work in a team-oriented environment, using their college education and past work experience to develop professionally. The candidate will be based out of one of GAI's Pittsburgh area offices, Canton, OH office, Charleston, WV office, or Richmond, VA office and will perform geotechnical design tasks and field work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer and/or professional geologist. GAI offers the option to work remotely or in a hybrid setting upon supervisor approval. Essential Duties Perform geotechnical engineering assignments involving investigations and designs for 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 the facilities mentioned above; install 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. Interpret specifications and construction drawings, evaluate site conditions based on construction excavations, monitor and report on construction activities, and perform field testing of soils. Perform site inspections at various power facilities and associated sites. Site inspections may be daily, weekly, monthly, or annual. Prepare boring logs and geologic cross sections. Travel for fieldwork, with potential daily local travel or weekly out-of-town travel, primarily in the mid-west and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Be able to complete, with assistance or willingness to learn, 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 are representative of those that must be met to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. 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. Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scope. Develops plans, specifications, and other project documents. Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex engineering problem. Minimum Years Of Experience 6+ Years of Experience Education B.S. or M.S. Engineering Certification/Licensure Professional Engineer (P.E.) License Technical Responsibilities Designs a complete project, system, component, or process. Prepares complete plans, specifications, and other project documents. Designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data. Begins to develop and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance. Project and Task Management Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff. 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 or projects. Management Responsibility Receives general direction on key objectives and guidance on unconventional problems, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Mentors junior staff, explains professional responsibilities, and reviews work products. Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments. Communication Skills Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences. Why GAI? GAI offers opportunities to grow, lead, and contribute to challenging projects across locations in the U.S., with a collaborative team and comprehensive benefits. Benefits To Working At GAI Include: Competitive salary with market-based pay Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, disability coverage; 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 Required: Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field Experience Required: 6 years — geotechnical engineering assignments as described in Essential Duties Licenses & Certifications Required: Professional Engineer (P.E.) Seniorities, Type, Function, Industries Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Civil Engineering
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