Instrumentation Staff Professional

Engineering Plymouth, Michigan


Description

Your role at GEI. 

GEI’s instrumentation practice continues to grow, and we are seeking an Instrumentation Staff Professional to support our instrumentation team on a variety of geotechnical and structural monitoring projects.

The preferred candidate will be interested in the installation, operation, and maintenance of geotechnical instrumentation systems. These systems may include structural movement monitoring using automated motorized total stations, vibration and noise monitoring, online data visualization platforms, and geotechnical instrumentation such as inclinometers, observation wells, vibrating wire piezometers, and borehole extensometers.

Working under the direction of Instrumentation Project Managers and senior engineers, this individual will assist with field installations, instrumentation monitoring, data collection and review, reporting, equipment maintenance, and coordination with contractors. The position provides opportunities to gain hands-on experience with geotechnical and structural monitoring technologies while supporting projects through construction and long-term performance monitoring phases.

This position will be supported by our current instrumentation team and other senior professional engineers. Projects may include foundations, tunneling, excavation support systems, ground improvement, dams, transportation infrastructure, and environmental remediation work. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality monitoring services while developing technical skills and experience in geotechnical instrumentation and construction monitoring. 

Essential Responsibilities & Duties 

Key responsibilities and duties include assisting with the installation, operation, and maintenance of geotechnical, geostructural, and civil instrumentation systems; collecting and reviewing instrumentation data; and supporting the preparation of monitoring reports and project documentation.

  • Assist with the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of inclinometers, extensometers, vibrating wire piezometers, observation wells, seismographs, data acquisition systems, and robotic total station systems.
  • Support data collection, data management, and the review of instrumentation readings to help evaluate project performance and identify potential issues.
  • Assist with the preparation of monitoring reports, figures, and client deliverables under the guidance of senior engineers and Instrumentation Project Managers.
  • Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of instrumentation equipment and monitoring systems.
  • Support field investigations, construction monitoring, and instrumentation installations on development and heavy-civil projects.
  • Coordinate with project team members, contractors, and subcontractors during field activities.
  • Travel to project sites as required to support instrumentation installation, monitoring, and maintenance activities. 
  • Participate in training opportunities and technical development activities to build expertise in geotechnical instrumentation and construction monitoring. 

      Minimum Qualifications 

      • BS or MS in Civil Engineering with a focus on Geotechnical or related studies or BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering.
      • Must have passed the FE exam. 
      • 0-5 years of Engineering experience. 
      • Basic excel proficiency. 
      • Possess or have ability to obtain professional registrations. 
      • Ability to work in a team environment and meet deadlines.  
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
      • Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to work in the field as needed.  
      • Willingness to work in inclement weather.  
      • Must be willing to travel on temporary assignments as necessary, including field assignments.  

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      GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes 

      • Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
      • Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
      • Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
      • Commuter Benefits
      • Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
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      • Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
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      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

      WORK ENVIRONMENT  

        

        

        

      Functional Demands:    

       

       

       

       

      Sedentary

       

      Light

      X 

      Medium

      Other

       

       

      Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row) 

      Physical Activity Requirements

      Occasional

      (0-35% of day)

      Frequent

      (33-66% of day)

      Continuous

      (67-100% of day)

      Not Applicable

      Sitting

      1-2 hours 

       

       

       

      Standing

       

       

      6-8 hours 

       

      Walking

       

      3-5 hours 

       

       

      Climbing

      0-1 hours 

       

       

       

      Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

      0-30 pounds 

       

       

       

      Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

      0-10 pounds 

       

       

       

      Carrying objects

       

       

      6-8 hours 

       

      Push/pull

      0-1 hour 

       

       

       

      Twisting

      1-2 hours 

       

       

       

      Bending

      2-3 hours 

       

       

       

      Reaching forward

      1-3 hours 

       

       

       

      Reaching overhead

      0-1 hour 

       

       

       

      Squat/kneel/crawl

       

      2-4 hours 

       

       

      Wrist position deviation

      1-2 hours 

       

       

       

      Pinching/fine motor skills

      2-3 hours 

       

       

       

      Keyboard use/repetitive motion

      1-2 hours 

       

       

       

      Taste or smell (taste=never)

      1-2 hours 

       

       

       

      Talk or hear

       

       

      6-8 hours 

       

      Accurate 20/40 

      Very Accurate 20/20 

      Not Applicable

      Near Vision

       

      X 

      Far Vision

       

      X 

       

       

      Yes

      No

      Not Applicable 

      Color Discrimination

      X 

      Sensory Requirements 

      Minimal

      Moderate

      Accurate

      Not Applicable 

      Depth perception

       

      X 

      Hearing

       

      X 

       

      Environment Requirements

      Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

      Reasonably Anticipated

      Not Anticipated

      Blood borne pathogens

      X 

       

      Chemical

      X 

       

      Airborne communicable diseases

      X 

       

      Extreme temperatures

      X 

       

      Radiation

      X 

       

      Uneven surfaces or elevations

      X 

       

      Extreme noise levels

      X 

       

      Dust/particulate matter

      X 

       

       

      Other (exposure risks):  

       

       

      Usual workday hours:

      X 

      8

      X 

      10

       

      12

      Other work hours

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

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