Geotechnical Engineer 1

GAI Consultants Inc.; Monterey Heights (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer 1 to work on power generation projects. This role involves performing geotechnical assignments, preparing designs for foundations and slope stability, and conducting site inspections. Candidates should have a B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, at least 4 years of relevant experience, and possess a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. The position offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Ability to traverse steep terrain and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform investigations and designs for geotechnical projects.
• Prepare designs for foundations and slope stability.
• Conduct site inspections and prepare geological reports.
• Support construction monitoring and inspection tasks.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering assignments

Foundations design

Soil slope stability

Site inspections

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer 1 to support the Power Generation Business Sector on projects involving power generation and infrastructure, with potential regional client work. The role is based in one of GAI's Pittsburgh area offices, or other listed locations, and may be performed remotely or in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical engineering assignments, including investigations and designs for foundations, transmission lines, buildings, bridges, retaining walls, natural gas pipelines, compressor stations, residual waste landfills, and impoundments.
• Prepare designs for rock/soil slope stability, cut slope and fill embankment design, landslide stabilization, geotechnical field instrumentation, soil reinforcement/ground improvement, sheet pile/retaining walls, shallow and deep foundations.
• Develop subsurface investigations, monitoring programs, and coordinate geologic site characterization.
• Install geotechnical field instrumentation and select samples for laboratory testing.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, schedules, calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Support construction monitoring and inspection, including test boring monitoring, site reconnaissance, and interpretation of construction drawings.
• Conduct site inspections at power facilities; prepare boring logs and geologic cross sections.
• Travel for fieldwork as needed.
• Assist with basic civil site design tasks such as grading, erosion control, stormwater management, drainage, utility relocation, construction drawings, and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering.
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

Physical Requirements

Candidate will traverse steep terrain and may need to carry up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, Long Term Disability, Short-Term Disability.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• New Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program.

EEO Statement

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