Engineering Intern Jobs in Chester, VA (NOW HIRING)

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior EIT 2 to work with the Power Generation Business Sector on primarily renewable energy projects and when needed other regional projects. This position is eligible for our flexible hybrid or remote work schedules. 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. Responsibilities of this position will include leading civil site work consisting of design, permitting, construction activities as well as beginning to establish client management and business development strategies. 

Responsibilities: 

• Work on energy-related projects with a focus on renewables
• Lead civil site engineering tasks
• Interface with clients on civil site tasks
• Lead assigned project teams
• Lead development of civil site proposals
• Task management on assigned projects (schedules, budgets, and quality of work)
• Travel overnight to Project sites domestically, as needed, with a focus on the mid-Atlantic regions of the United States is required. Travel is anticipated at less than 10% monthly.
• 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

• Develops broad knowledge and skills in a specific practice area. 
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features. 
• Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for nonroutine aspects of assignments. 
• Applies principles of probability and statistics to determine risk relevant to engineering.

 Minimum Years of Experience

• 6+

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

• Performs moderate design tasks. 
• Prepares portions of plans, specifications, and other project documents. 
• Performs research and field investigation. 

Project and Task Management

• Works as a part of a team and coordinates work with others. 
• Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements.

Management Responsibility

• Receives instruction on specific objectives. 
• Receives direction on unconventional and/or complex problems and possible solutions. 
• Receives a thorough review of completed work for the application of sound professional judgment. 
• Receives mentorship from a licensed engineer typically in their specialty. 

Communication Skills

• Possess effective oral and written communication skills. 
• Interacts with other staff. 
• Interacts with clients with close oversight. 
• Interacts closely with Project Managers & various Department Managerial Staff, especially with client communications. 
• Interacts with clients at regular project meetings. 

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 
• Tuition Reimbursement