GAI Consultants, Inc.

Geologist

LocationLouisville Metropolitan Area, Louisville Metropolitan Area
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

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?

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


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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