Technical Specialist 1

GAI Consultants; Glen Allen, Warrenton (VA, VA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness resources

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Floating holiday

Parental leave

401(k) match

Professional development support

Résumé du poste

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist 1 to support primarily renewable energy projects and other regional initiatives from its Richmond, Warrenton, or Pittsburgh offices.

The role involves design and monitoring tasks under supervision of a licensed professional engineer, developing into a well-rounded engineer. The candidate will work in a team-oriented environment and gain experience through mentored projects, field investigations, data collection, and preparation of

Qualifications

• Possesses foundational engineering concepts through undergraduate-level education.
• Acquires basic knowledge and develops basic skills through mentored experience.
• Applies learned knowledge and skills to perform assigned tasks.

Responsabilités

• Collects data and gathers information or documents.
• Participates in laboratory testing and field investigations.
• Performs basic computations or analysis.
• Assists with preparation of engineering deliverables.
• Observes construction activities.
• Receives close supervision and mentored experience from a licensed engineer.

Connaissances

Data collection

Field investigations

Basic computations

Engineering deliverables

Communication skills

Formation

B.S. Engineering

Description du poste

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist 1 to work with the Power Generation Business Sector on primarily renewable energy projects and when needed other regional projects. 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 engineer with the ability to grow in today's environment. The successful candidate will be working out of the Richmond, VA, Warrenton, VA, or Pittsburgh, PA offices and will perform both design and monitoring tasks under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer.

Job Duties:

• Site Grading Plans
• Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
• Stormwater Management Plans
• Hydrologic and Hydraulic / Drainage Plans
• Utility Design and Relocation Plans
• Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Plans
• Geotechnical Investigations
• Permit Applications (earth disturbance permits, building permits, land development plans, high occupancy permits, etc.)
• Access Road Section Development
• Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Quality Control Plans
• Field Investigations
• Daily/Weekly Construction Inspections
• Earthwork Construction Quality Control
• Compaction Testing
• ESC Inspections
• SWPPP Inspections

General Characteristics

• Possesses foundational engineering concepts through undergraduate-level education.
• Acquires basic knowledge and develops basic skills through mentored experience.
• Applies learned knowledge and skills to perform assigned tasks.
• Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience.
• Understands and complies with ethical codes.

Minimum Years of Experience

• Entry/0+

Education

• B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

Certification/Licensure

• Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities

• Collects data and gathers information or documents.
• Participates in laboratory testing and field investigations.
• Performs basic computations or analysis.
• Assists with preparation of engineering deliverables.
• Observes construction activities.

Project and Task Management

• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
• No managerial responsibilities at this level

Management Responsibility

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

Communication Skills

• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.
• Identifies and acknowledges principles of teamwork and leadership.
• Interacts primarily with internal project team members.

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

• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

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Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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