Structural Design Engineer - EIT
Structural Design Engineer - EIT
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Job Description
GAI Consultants Inc is seeking an Entry Level Engineer to work out of our Bridgeport or Charleston WV 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 inspection teams in Pennsylvania and neighboring states.
- Obtain and maintain NBIS 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.
- Passing score on the FE examination.
- 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.
- 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.
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 on all aspects of assignments.
- Receives mentorship 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.
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 of working at GAI include:
- Competitive salary GAI is committed to paying marketbased salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dentalcompanypaidLong Term Disability andShortTermDisability(benefits start within 30 days of hire)
- NewpaidMaternity/Paternity/Adoption program
- Generous Paid Time Offand7 paid holidays
- 401k company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
Employment Type
Full-Time
