Staff Engineer - Geotechnical

Description

Your Role at GEI.

GEI’s Oakland, CA office is seeking a motivated civil engineer with advanced education to assist with complex and challenging projects at locations in Northern California and throughout the United States. The GEI Oakland engineering practice provides services on a wide range of projects including levees, dams and dam appurtenances, instrumentation, excavation support systems, building and bridge foundations, floodwalls, tunnels, and ground treatment. Entry level engineers plan, observe and document field explorations and construction activities, perform and review analyses and design calculations, and assist in the preparation of technical correspondence, including reports, letters, and design memos.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Candidates will support senior staff on a variety of engineering projects, mainly focused on water resource facilities and hydraulic structures (dams, spillways, outlet works, levees, and piped and channeled conveyance), design support for other heavy civil/geotechnical projects, reinforced concrete structure design, preparing construction drawings and specifications, construction cost estimating, design implementation and report preparation.
• Support evaluation and design efforts as part of a team by performing civil engineering modeling, analysis, and design calculations
• Prepare design drawings using computer aided design and drafting equipment
• Prepare technical memos, reports, construction specifications and other written documentation
• Prepare cost estimates, schedules and construction documents, monitor construction activities in the field
• Work out of office on field assignments up to 50% of the time. Potential work on out of area assignments as needed
• Assisting with proposals and business development activities
• Up to of 50% field time expected with project durations of up to 2-3 weeks at a time

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering. M.S. in Civil Engineering preferred but not required
• EIT Certification strongly preferred but not required
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
• Proficient with MS Office, AutoCAD, and AutoCAD Civil 3D. GIS experience strongly preferred
• Willing to perform field work as required
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to work in the field as needed

GEI a Way of Life

When you’re doing what you love and working with great people, work becomes less like a job, and more like a way of life. Here at GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) we have been fostering growth and creativity for nearly 50 years. Our culture is one of collaboration and support. If you are passionate about your field, excited about learning, and constantly looking for ways to innovate, we’d love to have you join the GEI family.

Who are we?

GEI is an employee-owned, leading consulting engineering and environmental firm ranked #88 in the ENR top 500 (2020). We partner with hundreds of government, energy, industry and institutional clients, and have completed 50,000 project engagements throughout the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries. We are sought out for our ideas, our creativity, and most of all, for the quality and character of our people. 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
• Pay Range For This Position: $65,000 – $90,000/year dependent upon experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office 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 Job Requirements

Sedentary

Light

X

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

4-6 hrs

Standing

2 hrs

Walking

2 hrs

Climbing

30 min

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

20 lbs

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

20 lbs

Carrying objects

Push/pull

Twisting

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 hrs

Taste or smell (taste=never)

X

Talk or hear

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Environmental Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

Chemical

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

Extreme temperatures

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

Extreme noise levels

X

Dust/particular matter

X

Other (exposure risk):

Usual workday hours:

8

X

10

12

Other work hours

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