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Your role at GEI.
GEIs Rancho Cordova, CA office is seeking a motivated civil engineer with advanced education in geotechnical engineering to assist with complex and challenging projects at locations in Northern California and throughout the United States. The GEI Rancho Cordova 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 geotechnical engineering projects, mainly focused on water resource facilities and hydraulic structures (dams, spillways, outlet works, levees, and piped and channeled conveyance), geotechnical instrumentation, geotechnical investigations, bridge, waterfront facilities, design implementation and report preparation.
- Support evaluation and design efforts as part of a team by performing geotechnical engineering modeling, analysis, and design calculations
- Prepare technical memos, reports, 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 temporary assignments
- 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
- Background in geotechnical engineering, including a fundamental knowledge of principles of geotechnical engineering and earthquake engineering
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
- Proficient with MS Office, AutoCAD, and GeoStudio. GIS experience 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
We are GEI.
Some of the worlds 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 approximately 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 GEIs career sitehere.
GEIs Total Rewards Package
- Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- Pay Range For This Position: $40.87-43.27 /hour
- 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 morehere)
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More
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
