Senior GIT 2

GAI Consultants, Inc.

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Senior GIT 2 (Hydrogeologist) based in Homestead, PA. You will oversee site investigations, environmental due diligence, sampling and monitoring, site remediation, and regulatory reporting under supervision of a Senior Geologist/Hydrogeologist.

Expect hands-on field work with 75% travel within the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic regions, and preparation of Remedial Action Plans and technical reports. Strong communication and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments per ASTM standards and state regulations.
Soil, groundwater, surface water investigations and sampling.
Interpretation of groundwater data and aquifer tests.
Soil vapor and indoor air investigations including modeling.
Remedial Action Plans and progress/completion reports.
Multi-media Sampling Plans and Health & Safety Plans development.
Field investigations with travel as required.
Client communications and proposal specifications.

Responsibilities

Field tasks include collecting environmental samples and logging boring logs.
Prepare data visualizations and concise reports for interpretation.
Collaborate with senior geologists and clients on project tasks.

Skills

Phase I/II ESA

Hydrogeology

Environmental sampling

Regulatory compliance

Field investigations

Safety

Groundwater modeling

Technical communication

Education

B.S. or M.S. Geology

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Senior GIT 2 (Hydrogeologist) with proven experience in the application of environmental regulations as they apply to due diligence and voluntary site remediation to work out of our Homestead, PA office. Under the direct supervision of a Senior Level Geologist/Hydrogeologist, the successful candidate will oversee and complete site investigations, environmental due diligence assessments, environmental sampling and monitoring, site remediation, and regulatory compliance evaluations and reporting.

Requirements

Perform Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Site Characterizations, and Remedial Investigations in accordance with the most recent ASTM standards and states’ voluntary remediation program regulations.
Plan and conduct environmental media investigations and sampling activities (soil, groundwater, surface water, etc.), oversight of soil and bedrock drilling and sampling including monitoring well design, installation and groundwater sampling, and complete waste classification and clean fill determinations, waste disposal coordination.
Interpretation of groundwater elevation data, soil and groundwater quality data, and design and conducting aquifer tests (slug tests and pump tests) with associated data processing and interpretation.
Plan and conduct soil vapor and indoor air investigations including data evaluation and modeling.
Prepare Remedial Action Plans, Remedial Action Progress Reports and Remedial Action Completion Reports in accordance with the Corrective Action Process.
Independent production of multi-media Sampling Plans/Quality Assurance Plans, Health and Safety Plans, Site Characterization Reports, Remedial Investigation Reports, and Final Reports in accordance with state voluntary remediation and brownfield programs.
Field investigations (e.g., monitoring and sampling) and remediation activities involving domestic travel may be required.
Develop technical specifications for written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals, and serve as project team member and participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
75% travel requirements: Monday through Friday travel with overnights within the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic Region.

Qualifications

Bachelors (B.S.) degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geoscience or related earth science field.
At least three years of experience in environmental consulting, including site investigation, environmental due diligence, and environmental remediation projects in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio.
Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.
Experience in storage tank and voluntary site remediation regulations Chapter 250 - Administration of the Land Recycling Program, and similar regulatory programs in other states a plus.
Geologist-in-Training status
Excellent technical communication, mentoring, and writing skills.
Motivated, focused, hard-working, and eager to learn and excel in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience in soil and groundwater sampling, oversight of soil boring and monitoring well installation, and groundwater sampling and analysis programs.
Groundwater flow/fate and transport modeling using numerical modeling software.
Experience with successful site remediation (soil and groundwater) system selection, design, and implementation, for petroleum and inorganic compound release response and remediation.
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER.

General Characteristics

Possess basic skills; basic skills; follows procedures; learns record keeping protocols; learns data collection, recording and interpretation, learns technical literature basics, available for frequent travel and field work

Minimum Years Of Experience

3+ Years of Experience

Education

B.S. or M.S. Geology

Certification/Licensure

After passing state geology exam and obtained GIT

Technical Responsibilities

Field tasks include collecting environmental samples (soil, sediment, groundwater, soil vapor, stormwater), logging soil borings, installing monitoring wells, performing site inspections, performing compliance monitoring during construction, and writing clear, concise field notes.
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.

Management Responsibility

Receives close supervision on all aspects of assignments.
Attains mentored experience from a licensed geologist.

Communication Skills

Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.
Practices professionalism and respectful inclusion in the workplace.
Engages in few project stakeholder interactions.

Why GAI?

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition