Civil Engineer
Description
Your role at GEI.
GEI is expanding and we are seeking a Civil Engineer to join our growing Houghton, MI, office. This individual will assist with ongoing field and engineering design efforts related to storm water management, site development, water and wastewater engineering.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Assist Senior Project Managers with large design projects within technical specialty.
- Serve as a Project Manager for all sizes of Civil Engineering design projects
- Direct project activities of staff level engineers.
- Mentor staff within the local office and elsewhere.
- Evaluate and analyze collected data and prepare technical reports, letters and memoranda.
- Develop design and construction drawings, technical specifications, bid documents and project schedules.
- Develop and meet project plans, schedules and budgets.
- Perform proposal preparation to provide professional services and strive to develop new business in areas of specialty. Support other GEI offices with proposals and the delivery of professional services.
- Develop and maintain client relationships. Represent GEI in communications and conferences pertaining to areas of specialty and other assignments.
- Travel to project sites and other offices as required, including overnight travel.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with an M.S. degree preferred.
- 10-15 years of professional experience.
- Registered Professional Engineer.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to work well alone and in a team atmosphere with experience supervising, supporting and directing staff and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to assist with supervision and review other’s work.
- Ability to assist with building strong client relationships and desire to obtain new business.
- Must be willing to travel on assignments as necessary, including field assignments.
We are GEI.
Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.
We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.
With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.
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As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.
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
- GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
- Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Rewards and Recognition
- GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
- Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More…
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 | 4-6 hours | ||||||||||||||||
Standing | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||
Walking | 2 hours | ||||||||||||||||
Climbing | 30 min. | ||||||||||||||||
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) | 20lbs | ||||||||||||||||
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) | 20lbs | ||||||||||||||||
Carrying objects | x | ||||||||||||||||
Push/pull | x | ||||||||||||||||
Twisting | x | ||||||||||||||||
Bending | 10 min | ||||||||||||||||
Reaching forward | 10 min | ||||||||||||||||
Reaching overhead | 10 min | ||||||||||||||||
Squat/kneel/crawl | 10 min | ||||||||||||||||
Wrist position deviation | x | ||||||||||||||||
Pinching/fine motor skills | x | ||||||||||||||||
Keyboard use/repetitive motion | 4-6 hours | ||||||||||||||||
Taste or smell (taste=never) | x | ||||||||||||||||
Talk or hear | x | ||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||
GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.