Senior Civil/Stormwater Engineer

GSI Environmental Inc.; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Year-end bonuses

Flexible remote work

Conferences & publications

Collaborative culture

Job summary

GSI Environmental Inc. seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to join our stormwater and water resources practice. The role focuses on civil design for diverse environmental projects, including site grading, drainage, and stormwater systems, with some CA-based work and travel.

The successful candidate will lead design, review work, and mentor staff, contributing to our growing civil design capabilities. The position offers collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a flexible work arrangement, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
• At least 10 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain California licensure.
• Experience with site civil and water-related design, including grading, drainage, stormwater infrastructure, pumping systems, and related site and water infrastructure.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience managing projects and/or design tasks.
• Familiarity with California stormwater regulations and permitting preferred, but not required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support civil design projects, including site grading and drainage, stormwater management and treatment, conveyance and pumping systems, and other site and water infrastructure.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Provide technical review and QA/QC of civil design work prepared by junior engineers and designers.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, technical approach, and coordination with clients and project teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and CAD staff to develop practical and constructible design solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
• Support permitting and coordination with regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including submittal review, RFIs, site observations, and design modifications.
• Participate in client meetings, proposal development, and other activities supporting project and practice growth.

Skills

Civil design leadership

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

PE license (CA preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

About The Job

GSI Environmental is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing stormwater and water resources practice. This position will have a strong focus on civil design and will support a diverse range of environmental and water-related projects, including site grading and drainage, stormwater management and treatment, industrial site improvements, conveyance and pumping systems, infiltration and low-impact development (LID) BMPs, and other site and water infrastructure projects. Much of the work will support projects in California, with periodic travel to project sites as needed.

The successful candidate will work closely with GSI's engineers and scientists to develop practical solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. We are looking for an experienced civil engineer who can lead and review design work, manage projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the continued growth of GSI's civil design capabilities. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in GSI's technical, team-oriented environment. The position offers flexibility for remote work, but candidates should be located near one of GSI's offices in Irvine, Folsom, Emeryville, or Missoula.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support civil design projects, including site grading and drainage, stormwater management and treatment, conveyance and pumping systems, infiltration and low-impact development (LID) BMPs, and other site and water infrastructure.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Provide technical review and QA/QC of civil design work prepared by junior engineers and designers.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, technical approach, and coordination with clients and project teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and CAD staff to develop practical and constructible design solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
• Support permitting and coordination with regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including submittal review, RFIs, site observations, and design modifications.
• Participate in client meetings, proposal development, and other activities supporting project and practice growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
• At least 10 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain California licensure.
• Experience with site civil and water-related design, including grading, drainage, stormwater infrastructure, pumping systems, and related site and water infrastructure.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience managing projects and/or design tasks.
• Familiarity with California stormwater regulations and permitting preferred, but not required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and clear driving record.
• Ability to travel occasionally for site visits and project work

Job Perks

• Opportunities for ownership in a growing employee-owned company.
• Competitive salary and benefits with attractive year-end bonuses.
• Flexible work environment with potential for remote work.
• Participation in conferences, technical presentations, and publications.
• Collaborative atmosphere.

The base salary for this position will be determined by the candidate's geographic location, education, relevant degree, related experience, and overall qualifications.