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GAI Consultants Inc.

Assistant Engineering Manager

GAI Consultants Inc., Courtright, West Virginia, United States

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Overview

GAI Consultants is seeking an Environmental Compliance Assistant Engineering Manager with experience in environmental compliance support to work within the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Business Sector within our Power & Energy Business Unit. This position is hybrid (three days in a GAI mid-Atlantic office) and will require technical analysis and writing skills, some project management skills as well as some travel to various project sites regional to the Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic Regions. Applicants should enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment. This position will afford an opportunity to expand experience and knowledge in federal and state environmental regulations and methodologies primarily in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia. The successful candidate will serve as an assistant manager to perform, with minimal supervision, various assignments including those listed below. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assisting with the management and technical oversight of environmental engineering and compliance projects and tasks for the CEE Environmental Engineering and Compliance Division, including the preparation of permit applications (earth disturbance permit applications, air compliance permits, etc.), Sound and Noise Studies, Spill Response Plans (including SPCC Plans) and secondary containment services associated with SPCC, Environmental Monitoring and Oversight (including Erosion and Sedimentation Control field compliance and Sound Monitoring), E&S Plans, Stormwater Management Plans, and NPDES coordination and termination assistance Occasionally assisting with Phase I and II ESAs and hazardous waste due diligence investigations on various site types (rural/agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial). Researching and understanding applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations regarding environmental compliance, waste, chemicals, hazardous substances, and remediation programs (e.g., CAA, SPCC, CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, EPCRA, VCP). Supervising staff performing field monitoring of erosion and sediment controls on construction projects (linear and site-based) while working independently. Reviewing specifications, permits, and permit conditions as well as E&S control and stormwater plans for site and linear construction projects. Preparing and/or reviewing periodic monitoring reports based on field observations (reports may be paper or electronic). Adhering to Health and Safety requirements of GAI and its clients. Maintaining QA/QC standards and adhering to the Quality Management System procedures of GAI and its clients. Qualifications

Required: Ability to assist with managing and/or leading field studies and data collection; generates well-written, technically sound documents with minimal supervision; experience interfacing with agencies; data analysis and interpretation; ability to research Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and apply them to project specifics; capability to work toward specialization and receive technical training for career enhancement. Note: The candidate may be asked to provide an environmental compliance writing sample or similar document. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical writing ability. Minimum of a Bachelor's (B.S.) degree from an accredited college with an engineering/environmental/science focus. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office applications; experience with report, database, and form completion through Word and online programs. Ability to manage employees and act as an assistant manager and/or task manager on environmental compliance projects. Understanding of regulations and proposed regulation changes and agency protocols and requirements. Knowledge of NPDES regulations and permitting and familiarity with E&S control guidelines and BMP designs, construction, and maintenance. A valid driver’s license and ability to pass required screening to drive a GAI vehicle. Flexibility for occasional regional travel. Preferred: Ability to utilize GPS or GPS-enabled devices to collect data tied to project locations. Experience with spill response planning and knowledge of the Oil Pollution Prevention Act Regulations (40 CFR 112). One to two years of experience with air pollution, compliance, and permitting support. Basic knowledge of sound/noise studies, field monitoring, and sound modeling. Basic knowledge of Phase I/II ESA and hazardous waste due diligence investigations. Experience in performing and/or supervising environmental field monitoring, with emphasis on E&S control monitoring. Understanding of E&S control BMP concepts, designs, and maintenance. Experience with SWPPP, NPDES Permit Applications, and/or Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plans. Experience with waste management (identification/evaluation/verification, sampling, storage, disposal). Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or GIS (ArcGIS). Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training. Certifications:

Qualified Environmental Inspector (PA), Responsible Person for Erosion and Sediment Control (MD), CESSWI, CPESC, VA Erosion and Sedimentation Inspector, VA Stormwater Management Inspector. Trainings:

ASTM Phase I ESA, RCRA, OSHA. Physical Demands and Other Job Information

Ability to walk moderate distances through unimproved terrain and remote areas. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to hear and identify hazards during fieldwork. Drug screening will be required for candidates receiving a job offer. Benefits

Competitive salary with 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. 401(k) company match. Tuition Reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is committed to notifying all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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