Job Description
Description
GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist 1 to work within our Civil and Environmental Business Sector. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment. This position is eligible for GAI's flexible Hybrid work schedules.
Job Duties:
Plans, designs, and facilitates civil engineer project design tasks.
Undertakes technical and feasibility studies.
Collaborates with other professionals and discusses requirements with clients.
Uses computer programs to develop detailed designs.
Ensures that work product meets client, environmental, and safety requirements.
Performs work under professional engineering staff.
Handles basic design challenges and uses problem-solving skills but will refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Possesses beginning knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and civil engineering design tasks.
Oral and written communication skills and strong team collaboration are required.
This position requires local/regional travel and should be expected to be 20-40% (1-2 days per week as needed for project-related work/occasional overnight travel)
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 Disability, and Short-Term Disability (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
Bachelors of Civil Engineering (required)
Experience
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience. (preferred)
Related experience. (required)
Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)
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