Structural EIT 1

GAI Consultants, Inc.•Cranberry Township, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GAI Consultants is looking for a Sr EIT 1 (Structural) to support our Power and Industry Business Sector. This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule based out of Cranberry, PA. This person will serve as a structural engineer and project/task manager for structural discipline projects for industrial, power, utility, government, health care, educational, and commercial clients. This position executes structural engineering tasks, including working/coordinating with engineering/drafting staff, preparation and checking of calculations, drawing development, preparation of deliverables, schedule compliance, and budget tracking for assigned tasks. Project work includes new construction, modification of existing structures, condition assessment/rehabilitation, and feasibility studies. Projects include the traditional Design/Bid/Build delivery method, as well as Owner’s Engineer Services, Time & Materials, and Design/Build.

Requirements

Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and obtained engineer-in-training (EIT) or engineering-intern (EI) certification.
B.S. or M.S. Engineering
4+ years of experience
Perform structural analysis/design and preparation of drawings and specifications per engineering standards and applicable codes, including reinforced concrete and structural steel complying with ACI and AISC standards.
Project and task management responsibilities include delivering the scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and profitability of all projects managed.
Plans and manages small to medium-value projects and multiple projects at one time.
Works closely with Project Accounting to monitor and control project cost and billings to meet budget profit, analyze project performance data, and develop recovery plans as needed.
Proposal preparation includes the scope and budget development and interdisciplinary coordination.
Draft site reports, design narratives, meeting minutes, and project memorandums.
Collaborate with other structural engineering leads for resource and schedule management, the performance of QA/QC peer reviews, and staff mentorship.
Independently conduct structural field condition assessments.
Performance of bid and construction phase services including responding to bidder questions, responding to Contractor Requests for Information, submittal reviews, site visits, and verifying change order documentation.
Perform engineering tasks for projects that are managed by other structural engineering leads.
Ability to work independently and direct/oversee engineering and drafting staff on a project basis.
Possess strong communication skills that will allow for a collaborative environment with other engineering disciplines.
Develops broad knowledge and skills in a specific practice area.
Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features.
Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for nonroutine aspects of assignments.
Applies principles of probability and statistics to determine risk relevant to engineering.
Performs moderate design tasks.
Prepares portions of plans, specifications, and other project documents.
Performs research and field investigation.
Works as a part of a team and coordinates work with others.
Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements.
Receives instruction on specific objectives.
Receives direction on unconventional and/or complex problems and possible solutions.
Receives a thorough review of completed work for the application of sound professional judgment.
Receives mentorship from a licensed engineer typically in their specialty.
Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates assertiveness and cooperation in managing conflicts.
Interacts with internal and external project team members.
Assists with official communication pertaining to specific assignments/meetings.

Responsibilities

Perform structural analysis/design and preparation of drawings and specifications per engineering standards and applicable codes, including reinforced concrete and structural steel complying with ACI and AISC standards.
Project and task management responsibilities include delivering the scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and profitability of all projects managed. Plans and manages small to medium-value projects and multiple projects at one time. Works closely with Project Accounting to monitor and control project cost and billings to meet budget profit, analyze project performance data, and develop recovery plans as needed.
Proposal preparation includes the scope and budget development and interdisciplinary coordination.
Draft site reports, design narratives, meeting minutes, and project memorandums.
Collaborate with other structural engineering leads for resource and schedule management, the performance of QA/QC peer reviews, and staff mentorship.
Independently conduct structural field condition assessments.
Performance of bid and construction phase services including responding to bidder questions, responding to Contractor Requests for Information, submittal reviews, site visits, and verifying change order documentation.
Perform engineering tasks for projects that are managed by other structural engineering leads.
Ability to work independently and direct/oversee engineering and drafting staff on a project basis.
Possess strong communication skills that will allow for a collaborative environment with other engineering disciplines.