Structural Designer

5 days ago


Charleston, United States GAI Consultants Inc. Full time
Description

GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking an Entry Level Engineer to work out of our Bridgeport or Charleston, WV office within our Transportation Business Unit. The successful candidate will be eligible for a sign-on bonus and enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their college education and related work experience to develop professionally into a well-rounded engineer with the ability to grow in today‘s global environment.

Job Duties:

  • Design bridges and other transportation structures such as overhead sign structures or retaining walls while working closely with a professional engineer. Typical duties include engineering designs and analyses to size structure components and connections; geometric layout of structures; development of bid package documents including quantity and cost estimates; construction plan development; and assembling of construction specifications.
  • Participate in technical and feasibility studies by developing an understanding of appropriate specifications, standards, and design criteria.
  • Serve as a field inspector on NBIS inspection teams in Pennsylvania and neighboring states.
  • Obtain and maintain NBIS inspection certification. Contribute to NBIS-related documentation including reports, recommendations, and client communications.
  • Take responsibility for participating in field operations in a safe and healthy manner.
  • Pursue professional development including working toward a professional engineering license.
  • Collaborate with engineering professionals from various departments and disciplines to meet client needs.
  • Use computer engineering programs and CAD to develop detailed designs.
  • Receive and respond to coaching and mentoring by higher-level staff.
  • Occasional seasonal travel for bridge inspection with overnight stays.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Depending on client needs, this position requires local/regional travel, and should be expected to accept occasional travel responsibilities.
  • Bachelor‘s degree from an accredited civil/structural engineering program.
  • Passing score on the FE examination.
  • Self-motivated to ask questions, pursue understanding, and develop professionally.
  • Geometric and computational proficiency.
  • Ability to communicate in technical writing and technical drawing.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation preferred.

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.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Benefits of 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
Qualifications
EducationBachelors of Engineering (preferred)
Licenses & CertificationsDriver‘s License (required)
EIT (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor‘s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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