Project (Technical) Specialist 1

GAI Consultants Inc.

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Project Technical Specialist 1 (Power Generation) to support geotechnical engineering and project site activities from our Louisville, KY office.

Under the direction of a Geotechnical Engineering Manager, this role provides technical guidance on foundations, slopes, and subsurface investigations for energy, transportation and community development projects. Responsibilities include field investigations, soil and rock testing, data interpretation, preparing

Qualifications

B.S. Engineering or other technical degree required.
10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering or related field.
Willingness to travel for fieldwork and site visits.

Responsibilities

Provide geotechnical engineering support for foundations, slopes, embankments, and related structures.
Conduct field investigations, soil/rock testing, and data interpretation.
Prepare proposals, budgets, calculations, specifications, and reports.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field investigation

Project coordination

Communication

Education

B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

Tools

Soil testing

Instrumentation

Laboratory testing

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. (GAI) is seeking a Project Technical Specialist 1 (Power Generation) to work out of our Louisville, KY office. Under the direction of a Geotechnical Engineering Manager, this individual will provide geotechnical engineering and project site support for projects in the Energy, Transportation and Community Development business units.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform geotechnical engineering assignments involving investigations for a variety of facilities including, but not limited to: foundations for transmission lines, buildings, roadways, bridges, retaining walls, dams, and other structures; designs for embankments and cut slopes for roadways and other developments; designs for natural gas pipelines and compressor stations; design of waste landfills and impoundments; and development of geotechnical monitoring and laboratory testing programs.
Prepare geotechnical engineering designs involving: rock/soil slope stability; cut slope and fill embankment design; landslide stabilization and remediation (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, micropiles, drilled shafts).
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 successful candidate 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.
Prepare proposals, budgets, schedules, calculations, specifications, and reports.
Travel can be expected in the form of fieldwork, which can be daily local travel or weekly out-of-town travel,

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and rugged terrain. Exposure to active construction sites.
Capable of walking, hiking, or standing for extended periods during field and site visits.
Must be able to lift and carry tools, equipment, technical samples, documents, and other materials weighing up to 40-50 pounds.
Frequent bending, crouching, and climbing may be required during fieldwork and sample collection.
Ability to safely operate and wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and boots as required by site safety protocols.
Visual acuity and manual dexterity to handle technical tools, read maps and instruments, observe site conditions, and document findings accurately.
Comfortable working in remote or isolated locations, sometimes for extended durations.
Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at heights, as required by specific project sites.
May require driving long distances to field sites and operating vehicles on unpaved or uneven roads.

Technical Responsibilities

Serves as the technical advisor for the organization in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.
Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or applications.
Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.

Values and analyzes sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Project and Task Management

Oversees a project team of engineers and technicians.
Plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects or is responsible for an entire program of an organization.
Analyzes project management plans for complex engineering projects.

General Characteristics

Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their organization.

Communication, Teamwork and Leadership

Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
Represents their area of specialty within the organization and liaises with related individuals and organizations.
Routinely interacts with organizational leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership, including justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and advocates for application of these concepts.

Management, Supervision and Guidance

Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff.

Education

B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

Certification/Licensure

Experience

10+ years of experience.

Why GAI?

GAI offers skilled professionals like you 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 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 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 Pay & Recognition