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GAI Consultants Inc. lists this Power Generation Engineer 1 opportunity in homestead, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 1 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 settings. 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.
Your responsibilities in this position will include civil site work, including design, permitting, construction activities as well as beginning to develop client management and business development strategies.
The candidate should be driven and be seeking the opportunity to:
Work on energy-related projects with a focus on renewables
Assist with leading civil site engineering tasks
Assist with interfacing with clients on civil site tasks
Assist with leading assigned project teams
Assist with development of civil site proposals
Assist with task management on assigned projects (schedules, budgets, and quality of work)
The candidate will work on civil site engineering tasks including:
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
General Characteristics
Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
May act in responsible charge of projects. Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
Applies leadership and teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.
Minimum Years of Experience
4+ years of experience.
Education
B.S. Engineering
Certification/Licensure
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
Technical Responsibilities
Designs a complete project, system, component, or process.
Prepares complete plans, specifications, and other project documents.
Designs and conducts investigations. Analyzes and interprets test data.
Project and Task Management
Assigns tasks to and directs other technical and non-technical staff.
Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
Management Responsibility
Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
Assists with mentored experience to direct reports and junior staff through providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.
Communication Skills
Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Demonstrates empathy and critical listening skills.
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/Paternity/Adoption program
Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
401k company match
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Engineering (required)
Experience
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred)
4 years: Relevant civil engineering experience (required)
Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)
Professional Engineer (required)
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