Project (Technical) Specialist 1

GAI Consultants Inc. (GAI) is seeking a Project Technical Specialist 1 (Power Generation) to work out of our Louisville KY office. Under the direction of a Geotechnical Engineering Manager this individual will provide geotechnical engineering and project site support for projects in the Energy Transportation and Community Development business units.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform geotechnical engineering assignments involving investigations for a variety of facilities including but not
  limited to: foundations for transmission lines buildings roadways bridges retaining walls dams and other
  structures; designs for embankments and cut slopes for roadways and other developments; designs for natural gas
  pipelines and compressor stations; design of waste landfills and impoundments; and development of geotechnical
  monitoring and laboratory testing programs.
• Prepare geotechnical engineering designs involving: rock/soil slope stability; cut slope and fill embankment design;
  landslide stabilization and remediation (reinforcement with rock anchors/soil nails GRS slopes); geotechnical field
  instrumentation; soil reinforcement and ground improvement techniques (CMCs compaction grouting stone
  columns); sheet pile/retaining walls (gravity walls soldier pile and lagging walls MSE walls T-walls); shallow and
  deep foundations (spread footings driven piles micropiles drilled shafts).
• Geotechnical Investigation and Construction Support Services including but not limited to: test boring monitoring
  and logging; site reconnaissance; foundation and retaining structure construction monitoring and inspection.
  The successful candidate 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 proposals budgets schedules calculations specifications and reports.
• Travel can be expected in the form of fieldwork which can be daily local travel or weekly out-of-town travel

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to workin outdoor environments under varying weather conditions including extreme heat cold rain and rugged toactive construction sites.
• Capable of walking hiking or standing for extended periods during fieldandsite visits.
• Must be able to lift andcarrytoolsequipmenttechnical samples documents andother materials weighing up to 4050 pounds.
• Frequent bending crouching and climbing may berequiredduring fieldwork and sample collection.
• Ability to safelyoperateand wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets safety glasses gloveshearing protectionand bootsas required by site safety protocols.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to handletechnicaltools read maps and instrumentsobservesite conditionsand document findings accurately.
• Comfortable working in remote or isolated locations sometimes for extended durations.
• Comfortable working in confined spacesand/oratheights as required by specific project sites.
• May require driving long distances to field sites and operating vehicles on unpaved or uneven roads.

Technical Responsibilities

• Serves as the technical advisor for the organization in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.

• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or applications.

• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes materials or products.

• Values and analyzes sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Project and Task Management

• Oversees a project team of engineers and technicians.

• Plans schedules and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects or is responsible for an entire program of an organization.

• Analyzes project management plans for complex engineering projects.

• Understands project delivery uncertainties and uses risk management principles to address them.

• Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.

General Characteristics

• Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their organization.

• Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.

• Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their organization and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of programs.

• Leads programs of moderate complexity and scope or leads a major project.

• Analyzes complex problems across specialty areas appropriate to the practice of engineering.

• Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action.

Communication Teamwork and Leadership

• Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.

• Represents their area of specialty within the organization and liaises with related individuals and organizations.

• Routinely interacts with organizational leaders clients officials contractors and others.

• Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership including justice equity diversity and inclusion and advocates for application of these concepts.

• Considers social equity and environmental impact of engineering decisions.

Management Supervision and Guidance

• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

• Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff.

• Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity curiosity flexibility and dependability in staff.

Education

• B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

Certification/Licensure

• n/a

Experience

• 10 years of experience.

Why GAIââ

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work grow lead and achieve. Explore anarray of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative teamthatscommitted to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.ââ

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:ââ

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Marketbased competitive compensation
• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical dental and vision plans
• Companypaid short-term and long-term disability
• Companypaid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful WorkLife Balance

• Generous paid time off 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holidayuse it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity paternity and adoption leave

Growth Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications