Technical Specialist 1

GAI Consultants, Inc. • Charleston, WV

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About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is hiring a Geotechnical Technical Specialist to provide geotechnical engineering and project site support for projects in its Energy, Transportation, and Community Development business units. The role is based at an office in Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh, Cranberry, or Canonsburg/Southpointe), West Virginia (Bridgeport or Charleston), or Virginia (Richmond or Warrenton), with an option to work remotely while based out of one of those office locations. The position works under the direction of a Geotechnical Engineering Manager and includes fieldwork and travel, generally in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia, with travel up to 50%. Fieldwork may involve daily local travel or weekly out-of-town travel.

The specialist performs geotechnical investigations and engineering designs for a range of facilities and structures. Work includes field investigations and construction support, evaluating site and construction conditions, field testing soils, and preparing technical and project documents. The role requires traversing steep terrain and carrying up to 50 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical engineering investigations for foundations, roadways, bridges, retaining walls, dams, pipelines, compressor stations, landfills, impoundments, embankments, cut slopes, and other structures and developments.
• Develop geotechnical monitoring and laboratory testing programs.
• Prepare geotechnical designs for slope stability, cut slopes and fill embankments, landslide stabilization and remediation, field instrumentation, soil reinforcement and ground improvement, retaining structures, and shallow and deep foundations.
• Provide geotechnical investigation and construction support, including monitoring and logging test borings, conducting site reconnaissance, and monitoring and inspecting foundation and retaining-structure construction.
• Interpret specifications and construction drawings; evaluate site conditions based on construction excavations; monitor and report on construction activities; and perform field testing of soils.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, schedules, calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Travel for fieldwork in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia, including local daily travel or weekly out-of-town travel, up to 50%.

Benefits

• Market-based, competitive compensation
• Performance-driven 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 and 7 paid holidays
• Additional floating holiday
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed