Geotechnical Engineer 3

GAI Consultants Inc.; Warrenton, Virginia, Coplay (VA, MN, Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Engineer to join their Power Generation team. This role involves geotechnical design and fieldwork for critical infrastructure projects, offering the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience to lead investigations and design tasks, ensuring high-quality project outcomes. With a commitment to professional growth, this position allows for remote and hybrid work options, making it a flexible choice for talented individuals. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork while providing competitive benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering with a focus on design and fieldwork.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations and prepare designs for various structures.
• Perform site inspections and monitor construction activities.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Field Work

Site Inspections

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical Field Instrumentation

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 3 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, Charleston, WV 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. 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.

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.


• Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes.


• Develops plans, specifications, and other project documents.


• Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex engineering problem.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 8+ Years of Experience

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.

Technical Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.


• Keeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices.


• Analyzes complex engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints.

Project and Task Management

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


• Predominantly 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

• Provides supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.


• Provides direction on unusual conditions and developments.


• Mentors' direct reports and other engineers.


• Demonstrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability.

Communication Skills

• Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language.


• Considers the needs of diverse project stakeholders.


• Leads project meetings and represents the organization in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.


• Analyzes and selects principles of formal communication, effective teamwork, and various pathways to developing leadership.

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

8 years: Relevant experience. (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (required)

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