EIT (Geotechnical)
Cranberry, PA  / Homestead, PA  / Glen Allen, VA  / Canonsburg, PA  / Warrenton, VA  / Charleston, WV  / Bridgeport, WV ...View All
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Job Description
Description

GAI Consultants, Inc. (GAI) is seeking a Geotechnical EIT to work out of our Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh, Cranberry, or
Canonsburg/Southpointe), West Virginia (Bridgeport or Charleston), or Virginia (Richmond or Warrenton) offices, with an
option to work remotely while based out of one of those office locations. 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. The position will require travel and fieldwork generally located in
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

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, generally located in the Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia areas (up to 50%).

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.

  • The candidate can be expected to traverse steep terrain and carry up to 50 lbs.

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.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

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
0 - 5 years: Related experience working in an engineering role. (required)
B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering. (preferred)
Ability to obtain Professional Engineering (PE) license. (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)
EIT (required)

Skills
  • Computer (preferred)
  • Problem Solving (preferred)
  • Teamwork (preferred)


  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

     

    Job Summary
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Required Education
    Bachelor's Degree
    Required Experience
    0 to 5 years
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