Project Civil Engineer

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell PhoneSt

GEI University with Continuing Ed. Aid

Commuter Benefits

Paid Holidays and Generous PTO

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. in Oakland, California seeks a Project Civil Engineer to lead water resources projects from planning through construction.

You will direct technical tasks, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and senior engineers, with opportunities to grow into project management and leadership roles. The role requires CA-registered PE or ability to obtain, 5–8 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering required.
• CA PE license or ability to obtain within an agreed timeframe.
• Typically 5–8 years of relevant civil engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Task Manager and technical lead for engineering tasks, managing scope, schedule, budget, and staffing.
• Perform and lead analyses, calculations, 3D modeling, and design for dams, spillways, levees, pipelines, and water conveyance systems.
• Develop engineering solutions from planning through final design and construction.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate and review deliverables per QA/QC procedures and mentor junior staff.
• Travel to project sites and GEI offices as required.

Skills

Task management

Team mentorship

Communication

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Field work

Travel

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

PE license in California or ability to obtain

MS degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

GEI’s Oakland, California office is seeking a Project Civil Engineer to join our growing water resources engineering practice. This is an opportunity to take a meaningful technical and project leadership role on complex water infrastructure projects throughout Northern California and across the United States. You’ll work on dams, spillways, outlet works, levees, pipelines and open-channel conveyance systems, water storage and recharge facilities, and other heavy civil infrastructure, from planning and design through construction. You’ll lead technical tasks, coordinate and mentor junior staff, work directly with clients and senior technical experts, and grow toward increasing project management and technical leadership responsibility.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Serve as a Task Manager and technical lead for engineering tasks and project elements, managing assigned scope, schedule, budget, and staffing.
• Perform and lead civil engineering analyses, calculations, 3D modeling, and design for dams, spillways, outlet works, levees, conveyance systems, water storage and recharge facilities, and other heavy civil infrastructure.
• Develop engineering solutions from planning and conceptual design through final design and construction.
• Prepare and coordinate technical memoranda, engineering reports, design calculations, construction drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and other project deliverables.
• Take technical deliverables through final-draft completion, applying GEI’s QA/QC procedures and reviewing calculations, drawings, reports, and other work prepared by project staff.
• Delegate and coordinate subtasks, schedule and mentor junior staff, review their work, and provide technical direction to project team members.
• Anticipate technical and project delivery challenges, evaluate alternatives, develop practical engineering solutions, and proactively communicate project status and needs to Project Managers and senior technical staff.
• Coordinate and prepare engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D and provide technical direction and review of design documents.
• Participate in client meetings and work with Project Managers to understand client needs, communicate technical information, and deliver responsive client service.
• Support construction-phase engineering and field activities, including submittal and RFI review, field observations, construction coordination, work planning, and resolution of design and construction issues.
• Support proposal development and business development efforts, including technical approaches, scopes of work, staffing, schedules, cost estimates, and identification of opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.
• Travel to project sites and other GEI offices as required, including occasional overnight travel and temporary out-of-area assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California, or ability to obtain California PE registration within an agreed-upon timeframe.
• Typically 5–8 years of relevant civil engineering experience; demonstrated capability and level of responsibility will be considered in addition to years of experience.
• Experience in the planning, analysis, design, and/or construction of water resources facilities, hydraulic structures, or comparable heavy civil infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to independently formulate and execute technical assignments with limited oversight, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and effectively coordinate with Project Managers and senior technical staff.
• Experience leading technical tasks, managing task-level scope, schedule, and budget, and coordinating and mentoring junior staff.
• Ability to review technical work and consistently produce high-quality calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and other engineering deliverables.
• Working knowledge of applicable engineering principles, codes, design standards, and industry practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information effectively with project teams and clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel as project needs require.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with dams, spillways, outlet works, levees, pipelines, open-channel conveyance systems, water storage, recharge facilities, or similar water infrastructure.
• Experience with reinforced-concrete hydraulic structures and other heavy civil infrastructure.
• Experience serving as a Task Manager, technical lead, or Assistant Project Manager.
• Experience preparing construction drawings, technical specifications, engineer’s estimates, design reports, and engineering calculations.
• Construction-phase engineering or construction management experience.
• Familiarity with California water infrastructure, regulatory requirements, and public-sector clients.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams involving civil, geotechnical, structural, hydraulic, environmental, and construction disciplines.
• Experience participating in client meetings and proposal development.
• M.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.

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GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $90,000.00 – $130,000.00/year
• 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 Licences
• 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

Physical Requirements WORK ENVIRONMENT Functional Demands Sedentary X 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 X Standing X Walking X Climbing X Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) X Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) X Carrying objects X Push/pull X Twisting X Bending X Reaching forward X Reaching overhead X Squat/kneel/crawl X Wrist position deviation X Pinching/fine motor skills X Keyboard use/repetitive motion X 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 Color Discrimination 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/particulate matter X Other (exposure Risks) Usual workday hours : 8 X 10 12 Other work hours GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.