Geotechnical Engineer 2

Description

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. GAI Consultants, Inc. offers its employees, upon approval by supervisors, the ability to work remotely or in a hybrid setting. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a team-oriented environment that will utilize their college education and past work experience to develop professionally into a well-rounded professional with the ability to grow in today's environment. 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.

Essential Duties :

• Perform geotechnical engineering assignments involving investigations and designs for a variety of facilities including, but not limited to : 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 :

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.

General Characteristics

Minimum Years of Experience

Education

Certification / Licensure

Technical Responsibilities

Project and Task Management

Management Responsibility

Communication Skills

Why GAI?

At GAI, exceptional people have 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 comprehensive benefits and 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 :

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (required)

Experience

6 years : Perform geotechnical engineering assignments involving investigations and designs for a variety of facilities including, but not limited to : 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. (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (required)

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