Staff Engineer

GEI Consultants; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid schedule

GEIU education

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

401(k)

Ownership opportunity

Diversity & Inclusion

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Staff Professional in Madison, WI, to support civil, geotechnical, structural, or water resources engineering under supervision of senior staff. Responsibilities include field coordination, data management, and technical report development for dams, tunnels, landfills, and site development.

The role involves field tasks such as soil borings, well installations, and instrumentation, with travel for extended periods. A B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical Engineering or related field; M.S. desirable.
• E.I.T. desirable and ability to work towards professional registration.
• 0–4 years of relevant civil/geotechnical/structural engineering experience.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with MS Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint; CAD/Civil 3D and Revit desirable.
• Experience with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio and analysis/design tools (ENERCALC, MathCAD, SAP2000, STAAD, RISA) desirable.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; willingness to travel for field assignments.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support services in Geotechnical, Structural, Solid Waste, Civil, or Water Resources engineering.
• Assist in feasibility studies, cost estimates, and design/specification packages.
• Support site investigations including soil borings and testing; coordinate subcontractors.
• Assist in data management, analysis, and technical report development.
• Perform construction observation and documentation for dams, landfills, buildings, and other infrastructures.
• Travel for extended fieldwork as needed.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Civil Engineering

Water Resources

EIT/Engineer in Training

Report Writing

MS Office

CAD/Civil 3D

Revit

GeoStudio

Teamwork

Field Work

Driver's License

Education

B.S. in Civil/Geotechnical/Structural Engineering

M.S. desirable

Tools

GeoStudio (SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, SIGMA/W)

ENERCALC

MathCAD

SAP2000

STAAD

RISA

CAD/Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

The Madison, Wisconsin office of GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) is seeking a Staff Professional with a background in civil, geotechnical, structural, or water resources engineering. Under supervision of senior staff, this individual will provide support to ongoing field and engineering design and construction efforts. Projects may include those related to dams and hydropower facilities, excavation support systems, building foundations, tunnels, solid waste landfills, and site development. Candidate will provide office support, data management, and technical report development. Field activities will include coordination and documentation of geotechnical soil borings; installation of wells and geotechnical instrumentation; and oversight and documentation during construction. Activities may also include inspections, permitting and creation of record documents for dams, structures, and landfills.

Responsibilities

• Support services in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: Geotechnical Engineering (Slope Stability, Seepage, Foundations), Structural (Excavations Support, Concrete/Steel Structures, Tunnel Reinforcement), Solid Waste (Landfill Design and Construction Quality Assurance), Civil Engineering (Site Development), or Water Resources (Hydrology and Hydraulics).
• Support the development of decision‑making documents such as feasibility studies and cost estimates, design and procurement documents such as engineering drawings and specification packages, and tools for contractor bid evaluation and oversight.
• Support site investigations and site assessments including soil borings and testing, facility inspections, sampling of concrete and soil; and technical oversight of subcontractors.
• Support data management and engineering analysis, technical report development, and assist in preparation of technical presentations and proposals to clients and regulators.
• Perform construction observation and documentation, materials testing services, and data collection for dams, landfills, buildings, and other infrastructure projects.
• This position has a field component, so travel for extended durations may be required. Candidates should be prepared to work in inclement conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical Engineering, or related degree; M.S. is desirable.
• E.I.T. is desirable, and ability to work towards professional registration.
• 0‑4 years of previous professional experience in civil/geotechnical/structural engineering and consulting; knowledge and familiarity with engineering design processes.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills with technical analysis software, MS Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, and other computer applications. CAD, Civil 3D, and Revit experience is desirable.
• Experience with geotechnical analysis software, such as GeoStudio (SEEP/W, SLOPE/W or SIGMA/W), and analysis and design software (ENERCALC, MathCAD, SAP2000, STAAD, RISA), is desirable.
• Ability to work well alone and in a team atmosphere.
• Ability and willingness to travel for short‑term and long‑term field assignments as needed.
• Willingness and ability to perform field tasks and oversight.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Benefits

• Market‑Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• 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

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