Geologist

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Geologist 3 under the direction of an Engineering Geology Manager for the Geotechnical Engineering Group in the Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA, Canton, OH, Charleston or Bridgeport, WV, or Richmond, VA areas. This individual will provide geological support for projects in the Energy, Transportation, and Community Development business units. The position will require travel and fieldwork generally located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia.

• Manage and perform engineering geology assignments involving subsurface investigations and geologic site characterization for a variety of facilities including, but not limited to: embankments and cut slopes for roadways and other developments, foundations for roadways, bridges, dams, retaining walls, transmission lines, buildings, and other structures; designs for natural gas pipelines and compressor stations; design of waste landfills and impoundments; and development of geotechnical monitoring and laboratory testing programs.
  
  Typical work tasks will include, but are not limited to:
  Monitoring and logging of test borings;
  Site reconnaissance;
  Installation and monitoring of geotechnical field instrumentation;
  Selection of samples for laboratory testing.
• Perform earthwork construction monitoring and foundation inspection. The 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.
• Prepare boring logs and geologic cross sections; assist with proposals, budgets, schedules, specifications, and reports.
• Assist with geotechnical engineering designs involving: rock/soil slope stability; cut slope and fill embankment design; shallow and deep foundation recommendations, and landslide remediation.
• Travel can be expected in the form of fieldwork, which can be daily local travel or weekly out-of-town travel.

• Attention to detail; possess basic skills for geological/geotechnical investigations and construction monitoring; follows GAI procedures; learns and applies record-keeping protocols; learns and applies data collection, recording and interpretation skills; learns and applies technical literature research and review methods; and is available for frequent travel and field work.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Candidate can be expected to traverse steep terrain and carry up to 50 lbs.

8 years or more of related experience.

B.S. or M.S. in Geology or Engineering Geology.

• Professional Geologist (P.G.) License.
• Valid Driver's License (no significant motor vehicle record blemishes).

• Lead field tasks from the field or office.
• Collect geotechnical and environmental samples (soil, sediment, groundwater, soil vapor, stormwater); log soil borings; install monitoring wells; perform site inspections; conduct compliance monitoring during construction; write clear, concise field notes.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to present geotechnical solutions.
• Begin to independently contribute to work plans to investigate geologic and geotechnical engineering projects.

• Receive and carry out general direction on key objectives.
• Receive guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Assist with mentored experience to direct reports and junior staff through providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of geologic assignments.
• Demonstrate professional attitudes relevant to the practice of geology, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability.
• If assigned as direct supervisor, be skilled at mentoring, decision making and conflict resolution; delegating tasks effectively; demonstrating responsibility and leadership as a role model for others to follow.

• Communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Identify and acknowledge principles of teamwork and leadership.
• Interact primarily with internal project team members.
• Practice professionalism and respectful inclusion in the workplace.
• Engage in project stakeholder interactions.

• Competitive salary – GAIs committed to paying…