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Geotechnical Engineer 1GAI Consultants • Charleston, WV, United States
Geotechnical Engineer 1

Geotechnical Engineer 1

GAI Consultants • Charleston, WV, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

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. 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. The successful candidate 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 :

  • Test boring monitoring and logging
  • Site reconnaissance
  • Foundation and retaining structure construction monitoring and inspection.
  • The individual will be responsible for interpreting specifications and construction drawings, evaluating site conditions based on construction excavations, monitoring and reporting on construction activities, and performing 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 can be expected in the form of fieldwork, which can be 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 willing 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,
  • 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 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 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 :

  • 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 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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