EIT 1 (Civil Engineer)

GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking an EIT 1 to work within our Civil and Environmental Business Sector. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment. This position is eligible for GAI’s flexible hybrid work schedules and a sign-on bonus. 

Job Duties: 

• Plans, designs, and facilitates civil engineer project design tasks
• Undertakes technical and feasibility studies.
• Collaborates with other professionals and discusses requirements with clients.
• Uses computer programs to develop detailed designs.
• Ensures that work products meet client, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Performs work under professional engineering staff.
• Handles basic design challenges but will refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses beginning knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and civil engineering design tasks.
• Strong team collaboration, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills are required.
• This position requires local/regional travel and should be expected to be 20-40% (1-2 days per week as needed for project-related work/occasional overnight travel) 

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. 

Minimum Years of Experience

• Entry / 0+ 

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and obtained engineer-in-training (EIT) or engineering-intern (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. 

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.   

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