Associate Geological Specialist

GAI Consultants, Inc.•Munhall, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Associate Geological Specialist under the direction of an Engineering Geology Manager. This individual will provide geology support for projects in the Energy, Transportation, and Community Development business units. The position will require travel and fieldwork generally located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. This position requires travel 50% regionally.

Requirements

0+ Years of Experience
B.S. or M.S. from a Geology School
Basic oral and written communication skills
Identifies and acknowledges principles of teamwork and leadership
Interacts primarily with internal project team members
Lifting/maneuvering requirements: Up to 50lbs.
Exposure to outdoor elements: approximately 75% of the day
Walking long distances outdoors on uneven terrain: approximately 75% of the day
Operating mid-size or full-size trucks offroad in various weather conditions: approximately 75% of the day
Climbing, walking, bending, navigating construction landscapes: approximately 75% of the day
Office environment: 25%

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collecting environmental samples (soil, sediment, groundwater, soil vapor, stormwater)
Logging soil borings
Installing monitoring wells
Performing site inspections
Performing compliance monitoring during construction
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.