Waterfront Engineer

Your role at GEI.

Are you interested in working in and around the water?  Would you like to quickly grow your engineering knowledge through direct practical experience? Would you like the opportunity to design for the challenging coastal environment?  If so, we are seeking a motivated engineer to work as a waterfront/coastal engineer on complex and exciting projects at locations throughout the Northeast. 

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Candidates will work on a variety of waterfront projects throughout the region.
• You will learn new skills and perform engineering analyses and design.
• You will perform field surveys and inspections of existing structures. 
• You will be expected to perform computations, prepare spreadsheets, prepare and edit drawings using AutoCAD.
• You will take a key role in construction field inspections for activities such as pile driving, bulkhead wall construction, and concrete placement.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S or M.S. in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Candidate should have EIT
• Possess a valid driver's license
• This position has a field component; travel and some overnight travel are required.  Candidates should be prepared to work in inclement conditions

 Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience working in waterfront/coastal engineering
• Structural steel and concrete design courses
• Foundation design course or experience
• Experience with AutoCAD software

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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 more than 50 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.

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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 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...

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

 

 

 

Functional Demands:   

 

 

 

 

X

Sedentary

 

Light

 

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

 

 

6-8 hours

 

Standing

0-1 hour

 

 

 

Walking

0-1 hour

 

 

 

Climbing

 

 

 

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

0-10 pounds

 

 

 

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

0-10 pounds

 

 

 

Carrying objects

0-1 hour

 

 

 

Push/pull

 

 

 

X

Twisting

0-1 hour

 

 

 

Bending

0-1 hour

 

 

 

Reaching forward

0-1 hour

 

 

 

Reaching overhead

0-1 hour

 

 

 

Squat/kneel/crawl

 

 

 

X

Wrist position deviation

 

3-5 hours

 

 

Pinching/fine motor skills

1-2 hours

 

 

 

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

 

 

6-8 hours

 

Taste or smell (taste=never)

0-1 hour

 

 

 

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 Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X

     

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

 

X

 

 

Hearing

 

X

 

 

 

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

 

Chemical

 

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

 

Extreme temperatures

 

X

Radiation

 

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

 

X

Extreme noise levels

 

X

Dust/particular matter

 

X

 

Other (exposure risks):

 

 

Usual workday hours:

X

8

 

10

 

12

 

Other work hours

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