Senior Engineer

GEI Consultants; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid parental leave

Continuing education assistance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

GEI Consultants is seeking a Civil Engineer / Water Resources Engineer in Bakersfield, California. This role involves providing technical oversight and design for agricultural water systems and water resource facilities. Responsibilities include supporting project development, reviewing engineering analyses, and coordinating with project teams.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Civil Engineering, 8–15 years of experience, and be a registered Professional Engineer in California. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer in California.
• 8–15+ years of professional experience.
• Experience with detailed design, plans, and specification preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and design expertise for water-related projects.
• Support development of project scopes, fees, and technical reports.
• Perform and review engineering analyses and evaluations.
• Provide construction-phase oversight and management support.
• Coordinate with internal teams and attend project meetings.

Skills

Technical oversight

Design expertise

Communication skills

Client relationship development

Leadership

Education

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field

M.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role

GEI’s Bakersfield, California office is currently seeking a Civil Engineer / Water Resources Engineer. The role supports and may lead field and engineering planning and design efforts related to agricultural water systems, irrigation district facilities, water resource facilities, and water conveyance infrastructure for clients in Kern County, the Central Valley and Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and design expertise for agricultural water, irrigation district, water conveyance, groundwater recharge/recovery, and related civil infrastructure projects.
• Support and/or oversee development of project scopes, fees, technical reports, plans, specifications, bid documents, schedules, and engineer’s estimates for multiple concurrent projects.
• Perform and review engineering analyses, including hydraulic, hydrologic, civil site, water conveyance, constructability, and cost-related evaluations.
• Review and evaluate design and construction practices for quality, constructability, cost, schedule, operability, and compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
• Provide construction-phase oversight, including construction observation, administration, field coordination, RFI/submittal support, and construction management support.
• Develop, monitor, and manage project implementation plans, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and internal quality control processes.
• Coordinate with internal project teams, external clients, agencies, contractors, and subconsultants, and attend or lead project meetings as appropriate.
• Support other areas of work including grant application development and planning.
• Mentor, supervise, and provide technical review for engineers, technicians, designers, and other technical staff.
• Support and/or lead business development activities, including client relationship development, proposal preparation, and contributions to Bakersfield office and water resources practice growth.
• Travel to other offices and project sites as required, including temporary field assignments and occasional overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer in California.
• 8–15+ years of professional experience.
• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field; M.S. degree a plus.
• Experience with detailed design, plans, and specification preparation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work well alone and in a team atmosphere with experience supervising, supporting and directing staff and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and review other people’s work.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and desire to obtain new business.
• Willingness to travel on temporary assignments as necessary, including field assignments.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave and generous paid time off program.
• Hybrid work schedule and cell phone stipend.
• Continuing education assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Professional dues and license support.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Potential ownership and shareholder opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work with light and medium physical demands; occasional standing (4–6 hours), walking (2 hours), and climbing (2 hours).
• Lifting: floor to waist level up to 20 lbs, waist level and above up to 20 lbs.
• Moderate repetitive motion; keyboard use for 4–6 hours.
• Vision: near and far vision requirements met.
• Minimal sensory requirements; moderate exposure to dust/particulate matter and uneven surfaces.

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