Construction Engineer/Field Technician
Description
Your role at GEI.
GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) is seeking a construction engineer/technician to support construction oversight projects out of our Green Bay, Wisconsin office. Under supervision of senior staff, this individual will provide support to ongoing field construction and engineering design efforts. Field activities will include performing construction observation and documentation, materials testing services, surveying, and data collection for solid waste, building, and infrastructure projects.
Other field activities may include coordination and documentation of geotechnical and environmental soil borings; installation of wells and geotechnical instrumentation; and collection of groundwater, sediment, and soil samples. Candidate will provide office support data management and technical report development.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Construction management, including inspection of large civil engineering projects for compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits and other associated contract documents and requirements. Projects may include water infrastructure, dredging, site civil development, demolition, landfills, and CCR impoundments.
- Perform field inspections at required project sites
- Perform topographic surveys to document site conditions, construction volumes, and conformance to design
- Preparation of status and daily inspection reports for documentation of work observed
- Preparation of construction documentation reports, figures, and as-built drawings.
- Provide assistance with constructability reviews, cost estimates, schedules, equipment evaluation, manpower assessment, and other civil engineering design and construction support functions
- Provide assistance with contract administration functions during construction, including quantity calculations/review, schedule analysis, change order preparation, correspondence, RFI responses, submittal review and responses, pay estimate processing, and documentation preparation, logging, and tracking
- Support design engineers and construction managers on any and all technical tasks, including data collection entry and analysis; literature research; spreadsheet development; and other general engineering tasks
- Candidate may assist in marketing and business development efforts for a growing office, including proposal preparation, client development and networking
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil or Construction Engineering or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology
- 0-2 years of previous professional experience in civil/construction engineering and consulting; knowledge and familiarity with construction inspection and testing
- Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
- Preference will also be given toward candidates with experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and performing survey work.
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.
Employee-owned. Employee-focused.
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 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||
GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.