Geologist 1

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Geologist 1 under the direction of an Engineering Geology Manager for the Geotechnical Engineering Group in the Pittsburgh, PA, Canton, OH, Charleston, WV, Richmond, VA or our future office in Collegeville/King of Prussia, PA. This individual will provide geological support for projects in the Energy, Transportation, and Community Development business units. The position will require travel and fieldwork generally located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia.

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

• 5+ Years of Experience

education

• B.S. or M.S. Geology

Certification/Licensure

• Professional Geologist (P.G.) License

Technical Responsibilities

• Leads field task from the field or office.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Begins to contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to prevent, control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or problems.

Management Responsibility

• Receives general direction on key objectives.
• Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Assists with mentored experience to direct reports and junior staff through providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of geologic assignments.

Communication Skills

• Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

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

Bachelors of Geology (required)

5 years: Related Experience (required)

Driver’s License (required)
Professional Geologist (required)