Junior Civil Hydrology & Hydraulic Specialist

GAI Consultants, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Civil Technical Specialist in the Pittsburgh, PA area to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, model development, and inundation mapping for diverse projects, including stream/wetland mitigation and infrastructure upgrades.

The role involves data collection, technical writing, and collaboration with project teams. Occasional site visits are expected, with mentorship from licensed engineers as part of the development path.

Qualifications

• B.S. Engineering or technical degree required.
• Entry / 0+ Years of Experience.
• Performs hydrologic and hydraulic computations for design.
• Uses HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HY-8, Hydraflow, Pond Pack, TR-55.
• Fieldwork for site reconnaissance and measurements.
• Technical writing to develop summary reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic computations for design of channels, culverts, bridges, ponds, stream restoration, flood studies, etc.
• Use of software: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HY-8, Hydraflow Hydrographs, Pond Pack, TR-55, etc.
• Work on civil engineering projects including E&S control, site design, drainage design, etc.
• Use AutoCAD and ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro to develop/edit drawings.
• Fieldwork for site reconnaissance and measurements.
• Prepare summary reports for analyses performed.
• Collaborate with project team to meet client deliverables.
• Travel 1–2 times per month for site visits.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Field observations

Education

B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

HY-8

Hydraflow Hydrographs

Pond Pack

TR-55

AutoCAD

ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Civil Technical Specialist in the Pittsburgh, PA area to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, model development, and inundation mapping for diverse projects, including stream/wetland mitigation and infrastructure upgrades.

The role involves data collection, technical writing, and collaboration with project teams. Occasional site visits are expected, with mentorship from licensed engineers as part of the development path.