Assistant Engineering Manager (Geotechnical)

GAI Consultants is looking for a technically diversified Civil/Geotechnical Assistant Engineering Manager to support our Power Generation Geotechnical Engineering Group working in the Richmond, VA office. This candidate will be able to perform project planning, design, engineering, and geotechnical engineering services for Energy, Institutional, Industrial, and Manufacturing. Bring your talent to a range of stimulating projects alongside supportive and accomplished teammates-advance your career, fulfill your professional aspirations, and express your entrepreneurial spirit as an essential contributor to an established and growing company. Relocation expenses and a sign-on bonus (for direct applicants to GAI) may be provided for the successful candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervising entry to mid-experienced technical specialists and EITs
• Leading geotechnical engineering projects
• Leading the design and technical direction for geotechnical projects.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the budget, schedule, and quality of the Tasks
• The candidate will be responsible for the development of proposals, scopes of work, man-hour estimates, and work plans for engineering portions of work pursuits
• Domestic travel for project site visits or client meetings (up to 15% of the time)
• Working with client representatives to accomplish the project goals

Qualifications:

• Bachelors (B.S.) degree from an accredited college in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (M.S. degree a plus)
• Professional Engineering license (or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in a team environment with staff and clients
• Able to work independently as needed on project-specific tasks.
• Ability to be efficient in planning and organizing workload.
• Dedicated commitment to performing quality work with a positive attitude and work ethic.

Physical Demands:

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.

• Ability to hike moderate distances through unimproved terrain, walk across uneven surfaces, etc.
• Ability to hear and visualize potential hazards during fieldwork or site visit situations.
• GAI Consultants prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screening.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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 through 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)
• Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

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Bachelors of Civil Engineering (required)

7 years: Relevant civil/geotechnical engineering experience. (required)

Driver's License (required)
Professional Engineer (preferred)