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GAI Consultants, Inc. offers its employees, upon approval by supervisors, the ability to work remotely or in a hybrid setting. The successful candidate will perform geotechnical design tasks and field work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer and/or professional geologist.\nEssential Duties:\nPerform geotechnical engineering assignments involving investigations and designs for a variety of facilities including, but not limited to: foundations for transmission lines, buildings, bridges, retaining walls and other structures; designs for natural gas pipelines and compressor stations; and design of residual waste landfills and impoundments.\nPrepare geotechnical engineering designs involving: rock/soil slope stability; cut slope and fill embankment design; landslide stabilization (reinforcement with rock anchors/ soil nails, GRS slopes); geotechnical field instrumentation; soil reinforcement and ground improvement techniques (CMCs, compaction grouting, stone columns); sheet pile/retaining walls (gravity walls, soldier pile and lagging walls, MSE walls, T-walls); shallow and deep foundations (spread footings, driven piles, augered cast-in-place piles, helical piles, micropiles, drilled shafts).\nDevelop subsurface investigations, monitoring programs, and coordinate geologic site characterization for a variety of facilities mentioned above; Installations of geotechnical field instrumentation; Selection of samples for laboratory testing.\nPrepare proposals, budgets, schedules, calculations, specifications and reports.\nGeotechnical Investigation and Construction Support Services including, but not limited to:\nTest boring monitoring and logging; site reconnaissance; foundation and retaining structure construction monitoring and inspection.\nThe individual will be responsible for interpreting specifications and construction drawings, evaluating site conditions based on construction excavations, monitoring and reporting on construction activities, and performing field testing of soils.\nPerform site inspections at various power facilities and associated sites. Site inspections may be daily, weekly, monthly, or annual.\nPrepare boring logs and geologic cross sections.\nTravel can be expected in the form of fieldwork, which can be daily local travel or weekly out-of-town travel primarily in the mid-west and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.\nBe able to complete with assistance or willing to learn basic civil site design tasks including:\nsite grading plans,\nerosion and sediment control plans,\nstormwater management plans,\ndrainage plans,\nutility design and relocation,\npermit applications,\nconstruction drawings, specifications, and quality control plans,\nconstruction cost estimates,\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to work in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and rugged terrain. Exposure to active construction sites.\nCapable of walking, hiking, or standing for extended periods during field and site visits.\nMust be able to lift and carry tools, equipment, technical samples, documents, and other materials weighing up to 40-50 pounds.\nFrequent bending, crouching, and climbing may be required during fieldwork and sample collection.\nAbility to safely operate and wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and boots as required by site safety protocols.\nVisual acuity and manual dexterity to handle technical tools, read maps and instruments, observe site conditions, and document findings accurately.\nComfortable working in remote or isolated locations, sometimes for extended durations.\nComfortable working in confined spaces and/or at heights, as required by specific project sites.\nMay require driving long distances to field sites and operating vehicles on unpaved or uneven roads.\nGeneral Characteristics\nApplies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.\nIndependently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.\nLeads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes.\nDevelops plans, specifications, and other project documents.\nSelects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex engineering problem.\nMinimum Years of Experience\n8+ Years of Experience\nEducation\nB.S. or M.S. 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License, reciprocity in multiple states.\nTechnical Responsibilities\nDevelops and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.\nKeeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices.\nAnalyzes complex engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints.\nProject and Task Management\nAssigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff.\nPredominantly plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.\nPrepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.\nAssists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects.\nManagement Responsibility\nProvides supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.\nProvides direction on unusual conditions and developments.\nMentors’ direct reports and other engineers.\nDemonstrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability.\nCommunication Skills\nPossesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language.\nConsiders the needs of diverse project stakeholders.\nLeads project meetings and represents the organization in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.\nAnalyzes and selects principles of formal communication, effective teamwork, and various pathways to developing leadership.\nWhy GAI?\nGAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.\nAt GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. 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