Bridge Engineer

Description

GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking an entry-level engineer to work out of our Canton, OH 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 (National Bridge Inspection Standards) inspection teams in Ohio and neighboring states.
• Obtain and maintain NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards) 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.

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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.

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Qualifications

Education Bachelors of Civil Engineering (required)

Experience 0 - 1 years : Design bridges and other transportation structures such as overhead sign structures or retaining walls while working closely with a professional engineer (required)

Licenses & Certifications Driver's License (required)

EI (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)