GAI Consultants Inc.
Overview
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 work in a team-oriented environment, applying their college education and past work experience to develop professionally. The position may be remote or hybrid, with the candidate based out of one of GAI's Pittsburgh area offices, Canton, OH, Charleston, WV, or Richmond, VA offices. The Engineer 1 will perform geotechnical design tasks and field work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer and/or professional geologist.
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.
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 related sites. Site inspections may be daily, weekly, monthly, or annual.
Prepare boring logs and geologic cross sections.
Travel for fieldwork, including daily local travel or weekly out-of-town travel in the mid-west and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
Be able to complete, with assistance or by learning, 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,
construction cost estimates
Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to 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 or 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.
Why GAI? At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and be part of a collaborative team committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for growth.
Benefits
Competitive salary and market-based pay
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 of Engineering (required)
Experience : 4 years; Relevant Experience (required)
Licenses & Certifications : Professional Engineer (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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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.
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 related sites. Site inspections may be daily, weekly, monthly, or annual.
Prepare boring logs and geologic cross sections.
Travel for fieldwork, including daily local travel or weekly out-of-town travel in the mid-west and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
Be able to complete, with assistance or by learning, 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,
construction cost estimates
Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to 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 or 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.
Why GAI? At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and be part of a collaborative team committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for growth.
Benefits
Competitive salary and market-based pay
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 of Engineering (required)
Experience : 4 years; Relevant Experience (required)
Licenses & Certifications : Professional Engineer (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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