Civil Engineer 1

GAI Consultants Inc.; Bridgeport, Cambridge Place (CT, WV, SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established multi-discipline engineering firm is seeking an Engineer 1 to join their Power Business Unit. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse civil engineering projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The successful candidate will utilize their expertise in civil design, including site grading and drainage, while ensuring compliance with client and environmental standards. With a focus on professional growth, this position offers a flexible hybrid work environment and a range of benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in engineering.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program

Company paid Long Term Disability

Company paid Short-Term Disability

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering design tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plans and designs civil engineering projects including site grading.
• Collaborates with team members to ensure project success.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Project Management

Technical Communication

Problem Solving

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Description

GAI Consultants has a career-building opportunity for an Engineer 1 within our Power Business Unit's Civil and Environmental Engineering Business Sector. GAI is an established and growing multi-discipline engineering firm with tremendous growth opportunities. 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 workplace place/Telework Policy and a Sign-on Bonus. GAI's Power Business Unit focuses on developing and supporting Energy, Institutional, Industrial, and Manufacturing clients.

Job Duties:

• Plans, designs, and facilitates civil engineer project design tasks such as site grading and drainage design; access road design; erosion and sediment pollution control design; stormwater management design; report preparation; and permitting.


• Performs technical and feasibility studies.


• Collaborates with other professionals and discusses requirements with team members.


• Uses computer programs to develop detailed designs.


• Ensures that work products meet client, environmental, and safety requirements.


• Performs work with minimal guidance and supervision.


• Handles complex issues and refers only the most complex issues to more experienced staff.


• Possesses strong working knowledge of civil engineering design tasks and a positive attitude.


• Possesses strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and analysis modules.


• Performs moderate to complex civil design tasks while delegating more routine tasks to staff with less experience.


• Mentor, guide and check the work of less experienced staff.


• Strong team collaboration, oral and written communication, design expertise, and problem-solving skills are required.


• Adhere to the safety and quality procedures of GAI and our clients.


• Travel to other offices/meet with clients/attend project-specific meetings.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical requirements of the job include hiking moderate distances through unimproved terrain, utility rights-of-way, in remote areas, etc. in various temperatures and weather conditions. There is a possibility for potential hazards during fieldwork or site visit situations.

General Characteristics

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.


• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.


• May act in responsible charge of projects. Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.


• Applies leadership and 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. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Technical Responsibilities

• Designs a complete project, system, component, or process.


• Prepares complete plans, specifications, and other project documents.


• Designs and conducts investigations. Analyzes and interprets test data.

Project and Task Management

• Assigns tasks to and directs other technical and non-technical staff.


• 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 programs.

Management Responsibility

• Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.


• Assists with mentored experience to direct reports and junior staff through 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.


• Demonstrates empathy and critical listening 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:

• 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

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Civil Engineering (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)
Professional Engineer (required)

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