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GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior GIT 2 to work with the Power Generation Business Sector on primarily Power Generation 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 professional with the ability to grow in today's environment. The candidate will be based out of GAI's Louisville, KY office and will perform field work and design tasks under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer and/or professional geologist.  

Essential Duties:  

• Perform engineering geology assignments involving subsurface investigations and geologic site characterization for a variety of facilities including, but not limited to:  foundations for transmission lines, buildings, bridges, dams, retaining walls, and other structures; Install geotechnical field instrumentation; Select samples for laboratory testing.
• Perform earthwork construction monitoring and foundation inspection. The individual will be responsible for interpreting specifications and construction drawings, evaluating site conditions based on construction excavations, monitoring and reporting on construction activities, and performing field testing of soils.
• Perform site inspections at various power facilities and associated sites.  Site inspections may be daily, weekly, monthly, or annual.
• Perform site construction testing, including concrete and earthwork compaction.
• Prepare boring logs and geologic cross sections;
• Assist with proposals, budgets, schedules, specifications, and reports. 
• Assist with geotechnical engineering designs involving: rock/soil slope stability; cut slope and fill embankment design; shallow and deep foundation recommendations, and landslide remediation.
• Travel can be expected in the form of fieldwork, which can be daily local travel or weekly out-of-town travel primarily in the mid-west and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
• Be able to complete with assistance or willing to learn basic civil site design tasks including:
• site grading plans,
• erosion and sediment control plans,
• stormwater management plans,
• drainage plans,
• utility design and relocation,
• permit applications,
• construction drawings, specifications, and quality control plans,
• construction cost estimates,

Physical Requirements:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

• Candidate can be expected to traverse steep terrain and carry up to 50 lbs. 

General Characteristics

• Possess basic skills; basic skills; follows procedures; learns record keeping protocols; learns data collection, recording and interpretation, learns technical literature basics, available for frequent travel and field work

Minimum Years of Experience

• 3+ Years of Experience

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Geology

Certification/Licensure

• After passing state geology exam and obtained GIT

Technical Responsibilities

• Field tasks include collecting environmental samples (soil, sediment, groundwater, soil vapor, stormwater), logging soil borings, installing monitoring wells, performing site inspections, performing compliance monitoring during construction, and writing clear, concise field notes.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.

Management Responsibility

• Receives close supervision on all aspects of assignments.
• Attains mentored experience from a licensed geologist.

Communication Skills

• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.
• Practices professionalism and respectful inclusion in the workplace.
• Engages in few project stakeholder interactions. 

Why GAI? 

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore anarray of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative teamthat’scommitted 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 Pay & Recognition 

• Marketbased, competitive compensation 

• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses 

Comprehensive Health & Wellness 

• Medical, dental, and vision plans 

• Companypaid short-term and long-term disability 

• Companypaid life insurance 

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources 

Meaningful Work–Life Balance 

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays 

• Anadditionalfloating holiday—use it for what matters to you 

• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave 

Growth, Learning & Financial Security 

• 401(k) with company match 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications