Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer 1

GAI Consultants has a career-building opportunity for a Civil Engineer 1 within our Power Business Unit's Civil and Environmental Engineering Business Sector. GAI is an established and growing multi-discipline engineering firm with tremendous growth opportunities in the Pittsburgh, PA region. 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 can be based out of the Pittsburgh, PA office. GAI's Power Business Unit focuses on developing and supporting Energy, Institutional, Industrial, and Manufacturing clients.

Job Duties:

• Plans, designs, and facilitates civil engineer project design tasks such as site grading and drainage design; access road design; erosion and sediment pollution control design; stormwater management design; report preparation; and permitting.
• Performs technical and feasibility studies.
• Collaborates with other professionals and discusses requirements with team members.
• Uses computer programs to develop detailed designs.
• Ensures that work products meet client, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Performs work with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Handles complex issues and refers only the most complex issues to more experienced staff.
• Strong working knowledge of civil engineering design tasks and a positive attitude.
• Possesses strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and analysis modules.
• Performs moderate to complex civil design tasks while delegating more routine tasks to staff with less experience.
• Mentor, guide and check the work of less experienced staff.
• Strong team collaboration, oral and written communication, design expertise, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Adhere to the safety and quality procedures of GAI and our clients.
• Travel to other offices/meet with clients/attend project-specific meetings (occasional local/regional travel that is expected to be 5%-10% of the time).

General Characteristics:

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Applies teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.

Minimum Years of

Experience:

• 4+ Years of Experience

Education:

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

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
• Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelors or better in Engineering.

Experience:

4 years: 4 years of relevant experience

Licenses &

Certifications:

Driver's License

Professional Engineer