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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 candidate will be based out of one of GAI's Pittsburgh area offices, Canton, OH, Charleston, WV, Bridgeport, WV, Warrenton, VA or Richmond, VA office. 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:Test 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.\n\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:site 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,\n\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\nS. or M.S. Engineering \nCertification/Licensure\nProfessional Engineer (P.E.) 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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. 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