Civil EIT 1

GAI Consultants, Inc.

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work schedules

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an EIT 1 to join our Civil and Environmental Business Sector in a flexible hybrid arrangement in the Pittsburgh area. The role focuses on planning, designing, and facilitating civil engineering tasks while supporting senior staff.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree with FE and EIT certification, plus a willingness to collaborate across teams and travel 20-40% for project-related work. This entry-level position emphasizes development and mentorship.

Qualifications

Entry level position requiring foundational engineering concepts.
Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering.
FE exam passed and EIT certification required.

Responsibilities

Plans, designs, and facilitates civil engineering project design tasks.
Undertakes technical and feasibility studies.
Collaborates with professionals and discusses client requirements.
Uses computer programs to develop detailed designs.
Ensures work products meet client, environmental, and safety requirements.
Performs work under professional engineering staff.
Handles basic design challenges and refers complex issues to higher-level staff.
Collects data and gathers information for projects.
Participates in laboratory testing and field investigations.
Performs basic computations or analyses.
Assists with preparation of engineering deliverables.
Observes construction activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

FE exam passed

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking an EIT 1 to work within our Civil and Environmental Business Sector. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment. This position is eligible for GAI’s flexible hybrid work schedules.

Job Duties

Plans, designs, and facilitates civil engineer project design tasks
Undertakes technical and feasibility studies.
Collaborates with other professionals and discusses requirements with clients.
Uses computer programs to develop detailed designs.
Ensures that work products meet client, environmental, and safety requirements.
Performs work under professional engineering staff.
Handles basic design challenges but will refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Possesses beginning knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and civil engineering design tasks.
Strong team collaboration, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills are required.
This position requires local/regional travel and should be expected to be 20-40% (1-2 days per week as needed for project-related work/occasional overnight travel)

Physical Requirements

Ability to work indoors in professional office settings.
Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks.
Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
Visual acuity to read printed materials, digital screens, detailed documents, and perform detailed work.
Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment. Ability to move between workstations and attend in-person meetings.
Ability to lift and carry office materials or equipment weighing up to 10-20 pounds, with or without assistance.
Adequate hearing to participate in conversations, phone calls, and virtual meetings.
Ability to travel for meetings, training, or business purposes.

General Characteristics

Possesses foundational engineering concepts through undergraduate-level education.
Acquires basic knowledge and develops basic skills through mentored experience.
Applies learned knowledge and skills to perform assigned tasks.
Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience.

Minimum Years Of Experience

Entry / 0+

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and obtained engineer-in-training (EIT) or engineering-intern (EI) certification.

Technical Responsibilities

Collects data and gathers information or documents.
Participates in laboratory testing and field investigations.
Performs basic computations or analysis.
Assists with preparation of engineering deliverables.
Observes construction activities.

Project and Task Management

Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
No managerial responsibilities at this level.

Management Responsibility

Receives close supervision on all aspects of assignments.
Receives mentorship from a licensed engineer.

Communication Skills

Possesses basic oral and written communication skills. Identifies and acknowledges principles of teamwork and leadership.
Interacts primarily with internal project team members.

Why GAI?

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore anarray of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative teamthat’scommitted 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 Pay & Recognition