Renewable Energy Technical Specialist 1

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist to work with the Power Generation Business Sector on primarily renewable energy projects and when needed other regional projects. GAI Consultants, Inc. offers its employees, upon approval by supervisors, the ability to work remotely or in a hybrid setting.  The successful candidate will enjoy working in a team-oriented environment that will utilize their college education and past work experience to develop professionally into a well-rounded engineer with the ability to grow in today's environment. This position can be based out of GAI’s Pittsburgh, PA office. The candidate will perform both design and monitoring tasks under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer.   

Job Duties: 

• Site Grading Plans
• Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
• Stormwater Management Plans
• Hydrologic and Hydraulic / Drainage Plans
• Utility Design and Relocation Plans
• Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Plans
• Geotechnical Investigations
• Permit Applications (earth disturbance permits, building permits, land development plans, high occupancy permits, etc.)
• Access Road Section Development
• Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Quality Control Plans
• Construction Cost Estimates
• Owner's Engineer Support During Construction
• Field Investigations
• Daily/Weekly Construction Inspections
• Earthwork Construction Quality Control
• Compaction Testing
• Concrete Testing
• ESC Inspections
• SWPPP Inspections
• Environmental Monitoring
• The candidate should have the desire and ability to travel to Project sites, as needed, primarily in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.

General Characteristics

• Possesses foundational engineering concepts through undergraduate-level 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. 
• Understands and complies with ethical codes.

Minimum Years of Experience

• Entry / 0+ Years of Experience

Education

• B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

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. 
• Attains mentored experience 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.

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/Paterni