Civil Engineer

GEI Consultants, Inc; Unionville (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

Medical benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) with profit sharing

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Waterfront and Coastal Civil Engineer to join our Waterfront and Coastal design group in the New England region.

Under supervision of a licensed engineer, you will assist on pier structures, shoreline protection, dredging, harbors, and marinas, contributing to design and analysis. You will perform wave loads, runup analyses, field inspections, prepare drawings in AutoCAD, and assist in proposals and client development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Coastal Engineering or Ocean Engineering, or related engineering field.
• 3 years of waterfront structure engineering design experience including pier/wharf structures, dolphins, seawalls and field inspection.
• Master's degree in Civil/Coastal/Ocean Engineering with 1 year of related experience may substitute for 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform coastal and structural engineering analyses and design.
• Determine wave loads and perform wave runup and overtopping analysis.
• Lead teams performing field inspection of waterfront structures, including underwater inspection.
• Prepare drawings using AutoCAD and assist in engineering reports and proposals.

Skills

Waterfront design

Coastal engineering

Field inspections

Wave analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Coastal/Ocean Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

• Working under the supervision of a licensed engineer, will serve as a member of our Waterfront and Coastal design group working on waterfront and coastal projects, including:
• Pier and wharf structures, dolphins, shoreline protection, seawalls, marinas, harbor, and facility dredging, and waterfront parks.
• Assist with complex and challenging waterfront/coastal civil engineering projects for locations throughout New England.
• Provide engineering support on a variety of civil engineering projects, including excavation support design, specialty foundation design, and traditional structural and geo-structural engineering.
• Support evaluation and design efforts for structural steel, reinforced concrete, dams, excavation support systems, foundations, and other above and below grade structures.
• Assist with feasibility studies and other technical analysis to evaluate various construction methods, foundation options, excavation support systems, etc.
• Perform coastal and structural engineering analyses and design
• Determine wave loads and perform wave runup and overtopping analysis
• Lead teams performing field inspection of waterfront structures including underwater inspection
• Perform computation, prepare spreadsheets, prepare, and edit drawings using AutoCAD
• Assist with preparation of engineering reports and proposals
• Assist in proposal preparation, client development, and networking

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Coastal Engineering or Ocean Engineering, or related engineering field.
• 3 years of experience focused on waterfront structure engineering design projects, such as pier and wharf structures, dolphins and seawalls. Experience must include: (1)waterfront structure design experience; (2) determining wave loads, performing wave runup and overtopping analysis; and (3) field inspection of waterfront structures.
• We will accept a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Coastal Engineering, or Ocean Engineering or related engineering field and 1 year of stated experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience.
• Passing score on the PE exam.
• Must be willing to periodically travel to out-of-state project sites. (3-5 times/year)
• Eligible to telecommute up to 2 days/week from a home office within normal commuting distance of the Franklin office.

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 sitehere .

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $80,000 -$90,000/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

Light

x

Medium

Other

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

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

10 min

Reaching forward

10 min

Reaching overhead

10 min

10 min

x

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

Yes

No

Not Applicable

x

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

x

Hearing

x

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

x

Chemical

x

Extreme temperatures

x

Radiation

x

Uneven surfaces or elevations

x

x

Dust/particular matter

x

Other (exposure risks):

8

x

10

12

Other work hours

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