Senior Civil Engineer

GEI Consultants, Inc; Rancho Cordova (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Schedules

401(k)

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. in Rancho Cordova, CA seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead complex water resource projects across Northern California and the United States.

The role focuses on dams, spillways, levees, and conveyance, with design and construction management responsibilities. The position requires a California-licensed PE with 12+ years of experience, strong written and verbal communication, and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer in California.
• 12+ years experience.
• Familiarity with detailed design and specification preparation.
• Experience managing PEs and EITs with multiple project deadlines.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects on water resource facilities and hydraulic structures (dams, spillways, outlet works, levees, piped and channeled conveyance, water storage and water recharge).
• Develop and be responsible for quality, scope, and fee for deliverables for projects.
• Supervise engineering design technicians and other technical staff.
• Lead teams for design modeling, take-offs, analysis, and design calculations.
• Prepare technical memos, reports, specifications and other written documentation.
• Review and evaluate design and construction practices.
• Lead project meetings and work in a team environment or independently.
• Identify needs and support meetings with internal staff and external clients.
• Participate and lead business development activities and office growth.

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer in California

Job description

GEI’s Rancho Cordova, CA office is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to assist with complex and challenging projects in Northern California and throughout the United States. The GEI Rancho Cordova engineering practice provides services on a wide range of water resource projects mainly focused on water resource facilities and hydraulic structures (dams, spillways, outlet works, levees, piped and channeled conveyance, water storage, and water recharge). The position will lead and support ongoing engineering planning, design, and construction management for these projects.

• Candidates will lead, provide oversight, and support Projects/Tasks on a variety of engineering projects, mainly focused on water resource facilities and hydraulic structures (dams, spillways, outlet works, levees, piped and channeled conveyance, water storage, and water recharge), design support for other heavy civil/geotechnical projects, reinforced concrete structure design, preparing construction drawings and specifications, construction cost estimating, design implementation, report preparation, and construction management support.
• Develop and be responsible for quality, scope, fee, for deliverables for projects.
• Supervise engineering design technicians and other technical staff
• Lead teams and provide oversight for evaluation and design efforts for civil engineering modeling, drawing take-offs, analysis, and design calculations
• Prepare technical memos, reports, technical specifications and other written documentation
• Review and evaluate design and construction practices
• Lead and attend project meetings and work in a team environment or independently
• Identify need and support meetings with internal staff and external clients
• Participate and lead business development activities and contribute to both office and practice growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer in California
• 12+ years experience
• Familiarity and/or experience with detailed design and specification preparation.
• Experience managing PE’s and EIT’s with multiple project deadlines
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills
• Must have a valid driver's license

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: $140,000.00 – $190,000.00/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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

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)

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Standing

Walking

Climbing

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

Carrying objects

Push/pull

Twisting

Reaching forward

Reaching overhead

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Taste or smell (taste=never)

Talk or hear

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Near Vision

Far Vision

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

Hearing

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Chemical

Extreme temperatures

Radiation

Uneven surfaces or elevations

Dust/particulate matter

Other (exposure risks):

8

10

12

Other work hours

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