Civil Engineering Technical Specialist 1

Gai Consultants - Bridgeport, WV

Full-time - Entry Level

Bridgeport, WV

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist 1 to join their Civil and Environmental Business Sector. This entry-level position is designed for individuals who are eager to develop their skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The role involves planning, designing, and facilitating civil engineering project tasks while ensuring compliance with client and safety requirements. The position also offers flexible hybrid work schedules, allowing for a balance between in-office and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and facilitates civil engineering 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 product meets client, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Performs work under professional engineering staff.
• Handles basic design challenges and uses problem-solving skills, referring complex issues to higher-level staff.
• 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.
• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering or other technical degree.
• Entry-level position with 0+ years of experience.
• Possesses foundational engineering concepts through undergraduate-level education.
• Possesses beginning knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and civil engineering design tasks.
• Basic oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with laboratory testing and field investigations.
• Familiarity with engineering deliverables preparation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with market-based pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and company-paid Long Term and Short-Term Disability.
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays.
• 401k company match.