Power Technical Specialist 1
Power Technical Specialist 1
GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist 1 to work with the Power Business Sector on primarily renewable energy projects and when needed other regional projects. GAI Consultants, Inc. offers its employees, upon approval by supervisors, the ability to work remotely or in a hybrid setting, and this position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a team-oriented environment that will utilize their college education and past work experience to develop professionally into a well-rounded engineer with the ability to grow in today's environment. The successful candidate will be working out of the Richmond, VA, Warrenton, VA, or Pittsburgh, PA offices and will perform both design and monitoring tasks under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer.
Job Duties
Site Grading Plans
Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
Stormwater Management Plans
Hydrologic and Hydraulic/Drainage Plans
Utility Design and Relocation Plans
Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Plans
Geotechnical Investigations
Permit Applications (earth disturbance permits, building permits, land development plans, high occupancy permits, etc.)
Access Road Section Development
Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Quality Control Plans
Construction Cost Estimates
Owner's Engineer Support During Construction
Field Investigations
Daily/Weekly Construction Inspections
Earthwork Construction Quality Control
Compaction Testing
Concrete Testing
ESC Inspections
SWPPP Inspections
Environmental Monitoring
General Characteristics
Possesses foundational engineering concepts through undergraduate-level education.
Acquires basic knowledge and develops basic skills through mentored experience.
Applies learned knowledge and skills to perform assigned tasks.
Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience.
Understands and complies with ethical codes.
Minimum Years of Experience
Entry/0+
Education
B.S. Engineering or other technical degree
Certification/Licensure
Driver's License
Technical Responsibilities
Collects data and gathers information or documents.
Participates in laboratory testing and field investigations.
Performs basic computations or analysis.
Assists with preparation of engineering deliverables.
Observes construction activities.
Project and Task Management
Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
No managerial responsibilities at this level
Management Responsibility
Receives close supervision on all aspects of assignments.
Attains mentored experience from a licensed engineer.
Communication Skills
Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.
Identifies and acknowledges principles of teamwork and leadership.
Interacts primarily with internal project team members.
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.
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 , and Short-Term (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
401k company match
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Driver's License
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