Water Resources EIT 2

GAI is seeking an EIT 2 to work in our Pittsburgh, PA office. Primary responsibilities for the position will be to perform civil engineering tasks such as E&S control, site layout, drainage design, and site inspections. The position will also include performing hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) engineering analyses, including H&H modeling, and preparing summary reports to support a variety of civil and environmental design, permitting, and construction projects.

Job Duties:

1. Work on a variety of civil engineering projects including E&S control, site design, drainage design, etc.
2. Perform hydrologic and hydraulic computations for the design of channels, culverts, bridges, ponds, stream restoration, flood studies, etc.
3. Use of the following software: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HY-8, Hydraflow Hydrographs, Pond Pack, TR-55, etc.
4. Technical writing to develop summary reports for analyses performed.
5. Use AutoCAD and ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro to develop new and edit existing drawings.
6. Fieldwork for site reconnaissance and measurements.
7. Work in a team environment under a project or task manager to meet client deliverables.
8. Work on more than one project at a time.
9. Occasional travel (1-2 times per month) for project site visits.

General Characteristics

• Acquires fundamental knowledge and develops skills in a specific practice area through mentored experience.
• Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 2+

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

• Performs basic design tasks.
• Assists on tasks such as: field activities, material testing, CADD work, permit applications, and report writing.

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 most aspects of assignments, particularly on difficult problems, and a general review of all aspects of work.
• Receives mentorship from a licensed engineer.

Communication Skills

• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.
• Engages in few project stakeholder interactions.