Bridge Engineer
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Job Description
GAI Consultants Inc is seeking an entrylevel engineer to work out of our Canton OH office within our Transportation Business Unit. The successful candidate will be eligible for a signon bonus and enjoy working in a challenging fastpaced and teamoriented environment that will utilize their college education and related work experience to develop professionally into a wellrounded engineer with the ability to grow in todays global environment.
Job Duties:
- Design bridges and other transportation structures such as overhead sign structures or retaining walls while working closely with a professional engineer. Typical duties include engineering designs and analyses to size structure components and connections; geometric layout of structures; development of bid package documents including quantity and cost estimates; construction plan development; and assembling of construction specifications.
- Participate in technical and feasibility studies by developing an understanding of appropriate specifications standards and design criteria.
- Serve as a field inspector on NBIS (National BridgeInspectionStandards)inspection teams in Ohio and neighboring states.
- Obtain and maintain NBIS (National BridgeInspectionStandards)inspection certification. Contribute to NBISrelated documentation including reports recommendations and client communications.
- Take responsibility for participating in field operations in a safe and healthy manner.
- Pursue professional development including working toward a professional engineering license.
- Collaborate with engineering professionals from various departments and disciplines to meet client needs.
- Use computer engineering programs and CAD to develop detailed designs.
- Receive and respond to coaching and mentoring by higherlevel staff.
- Occasional seasonal travel for bridge inspection with overnight stays.
Minimum Requirements:
- Depending on client needs this position requires local/regional travel and should be expected to accept occasional travel responsibilities.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited civil/structural engineering program.
- Selfmotivated to ask questions pursue understanding and develop professionally.
- Geometric and computational proficiency.
- Ability to communicate in technical writing and technical drawing.
- Proficiency in MicroStation preferred.
General Characteristics:
- Possesses foundational engineering concepts through undergraduatelevel education.
- Acquiresbasic knowledge and develops basic skills through mentored experience.
- Applies learned knowledge and skills to perform assigned tasks.
- Performs routine technical work which does not requirepreviousexperience.
Minimum Years of Experience:
- Entry / 0
Education:
- B.S. or M.S. Engineering
Certification/Licensure:
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and obtained engineerintraining (EIT) or engineeringintern (EI) certification.
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 onallaspects of assignments.
- Receives mentorship from a licensed engineer.
Communication Skills:
- Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.Identifiesand acknowledges principles of teamwork and leadership.
- Interacts primarily with internal project team members.
WhyGAI:
At GAI exceptional people have an exceptional place to workgrowleadand 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 acollaborativeteam thats 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 marketbased salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dental companypaid Long Term Disability and ShortTerm 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
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Employment Type
Full-Time
