GEI Consultants Careers

Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI is seeking individuals aligned with our culture to join our growing and industry-leading engineering design group. If you’re interested in a rewarding career and having the opportunity to work sensitive and complex civil and geotechnical projects in the Great Lakes region, we encourage you to apply and find success at GEI.

Our dams and coastal engineering design groups are seeking Civil or Geotechnical Engineers in our Wisconsin and Michigan offices. This role is an opportunity to partner with senior technical experts to drive solutions for our State Parks, local government and private clients seeking resolution to shoreline erosion issues along Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Erie shorelines. You will also support our exciting dams practice working with rehabilitation and removal experts across the region. You will work on a variety of projects including dam remediation, stabilization, waterfront parks, living shorelines, coastal revetment/retaining walls and coastal resiliency and storm-hardening projects.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Execute technical projects and assignments in coordination with project managers and support staff.
• Prepare detailed written memoranda and reports on technical assignments and present technical information to peers and clients;
• Prepare design documents including drawings, technical specifications, basis of design documents, bid documents and project schedules.
• Self-motivated. The candidate will have the confidence and motivation to independently research, determine and calculate answers that lead to independent decisions on various work/client related issues. The candidate is not necessarily expected to act as the Engineer of Record on projects but will interact and report to engineers who act in that capacity.
• Stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP). The ideal candidate will have experience preparing an SWPPP for various infrastructure projects.
• Experience with shallow foundation and deep foundation analysis is a plus.
• Ability to classify soils and is comfortable designing a subsurface exploration program to meet the design needs of the project.
• Design experience. The candidate will have experience (at least 5-10 years) with designing civil plans and specifications. Ideally the experience is related to dams, shoreline stabilization or erosion protection projects.
• Project Management. The ideal candidate would have project management experience, including managing project budgets and clients.
• Construction oversight/field engineering experience with a focus on shorelines is desirable.
• CAD experience. The candidate will have experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software, with some ability to analyze/convert surfaces, particularly to support modeling program demands.
• Grant writing and/or administration. Experience either with writing or administering state and local grants is a plus.
• Working knowledge of State, Federal and Local regulatory and permitting requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional experience demonstrating skills mentioned above;
• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources related field, M.S. considered a plus.
• Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain in two (2) years.
• Ability to work in a team environment and meet deadlines.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel on work assignments. 20-30% travel is possible.
• Willingness and ability to perform field tasks and oversight and work in inclement conditions.

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 nearly 60 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.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% 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 

• 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…

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.