Technical Specialist 1
About The Position
GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist 1 to work with the Power Generation Business Sector, primarily on renewable energy projects and, as needed, other regional projects. The successful candidate will work in a team-oriented environment that uses their college education and prior experience to support professional development toward becoming a well-rounded engineer. The role is based in the Richmond, VA; Warrenton, VA; or Pittsburgh, PA office and involves design and monitoring tasks under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer. The position involves entry-level technical engineering work, including gathering information, basic computations and analysis, assisting with engineering deliverables, participating in laboratory testing and field investigations, and observing construction activities. The employee receives close supervision and mentored experience from a licensed engineer, and is responsible for managing personal tasks and meeting deadlines and scope.
Requirements
- B.S. in Engineering or another technical degree.
- Driver's license.
- Foundational engineering concepts acquired through undergraduate-level education.
- Basic oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks using learned knowledge and skills.
- Ability to understand and comply with ethical codes.
Responsibilities
- Prepare site grading plans.
- Prepare erosion and sediment control plans.
- Prepare stormwater management plans.
- Prepare hydrologic, hydraulic, and drainage plans.
- Prepare utility design and relocation plans.
- Prepare maintenance and protection of traffic plans.
- Conduct geotechnical investigations.
- Assist with permit applications, including earth disturbance, building, land development, and high occupancy permits.
- Develop access road sections.
- Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and quality control plans.
- Prepare construction cost estimates.
- Provide owner's engineer support during construction.
- Conduct field investigations.
- Perform daily or weekly construction inspections.
- Perform earthwork construction quality control.
- Conduct compaction testing and concrete testing.
- Perform erosion and sediment control inspections and SWPPP inspections.
- Conduct environmental monitoring.
- Collect data and gather information or documents.
- Participate in laboratory testing and field investigations.
- Perform basic computations or analysis.
- Assist with preparation of engineering deliverables.
- Observe construction activities.
- Manage personal tasks and adhere to deadlines and scope.
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.
- An 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
