Assistant Environmental Specialist 1

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Environmental Specialist to join our talented and energetic Pennsylvania Water team in either our Homestead, Cranberry, or Southpointe, PA office. An ideal candidate has environmental planning, sampling, design, and permitting experience in the water/wastewater market for municipal and/or industrial clients. This position will provide excellent opportunities to grow technical and project management knowledge, skills, and abilities for today’s water and infrastructure-focused environment. 

Job Duties: 

• Assist in water and wastewater projects for municipal and industrial clients.
• Work on multi-discipline teams to complete water and wastewater planning, evaluation, design, and construction projects related to collection, conveyance, and distribution systems, stream and wetland improvements, storage and treatment facilities, and asset upgrade/rehabilitation.
• Field work will include water sampling, site inspection, and construction administration support including completing field observation reports. 
• Assist with Civil/Process Engineering design projects including schematic/preliminary design, design development, final design, specifications, permitting, bid-phase services, and construction contract document production.
• Participates in technical studies, data evaluation, QA/QC, review of applicable regulations, and preparation technical reports and client deliverables. 
• The successful candidate must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, including written, oral, and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work and interface well in a collaborative and detail-oriented project team environment.
• Adhere to safety and quality procedures of GAI and our clients.
• Limited travel is anticipated to other GAI and client offices, meet with clients, and attend project-specific meetings.

General Characteristics

• Shows progress in acquiring basic skills; follows procedures; learns record keeping protocols general topographic and arial photograph reading experience, learns technical literature basics, available for frequent travel and field work.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 1 to 2 Years of Experience or graduated with a Masters Degree in Environmental Sciences or a similar field of study. 

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or similar field of study

Technical Responsibilities

• Introduction to ecological field data collection, wetland delineations, basic regulatory agency applications, gains knowledge of regulatory requirements, and other duties as required; receives technical training for career enhancement

Project and Task Management

• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.

Management Responsibility

• Close supervision on all work assignments.
• No managerial responsibilities at this level.

Communication Skills

• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills. Identifies and acknowledges principles of teamwork and leadership.
• Interacts primarily with internal project team members

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.   

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. 

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/Paterni