Staff Engineer - Construction Quality Assurance

GEI Consultants, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Paid Parental Leave

Hybrid Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays and Generous PTO

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Resident Engineer for a dam reconstruction project in St. Louis, Missouri. This role involves acting as a key resource on infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and providing client communication. Candidates should possess strong leadership abilities and relevant certifications.

The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, including hybrid work schedules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with major concrete demo, pours, and finishing.
• Must be able to work independently and remotely.
• Physically able to perform site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Act as Resident Engineer on infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with clients, designers, and contractors.
• Support engineering teams with constructability reviews.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Technical Knowledge in Construction Management

Independent Work

Education

Professional Engineer License (preferred)

30-Hour Construction Safety and Health Training Course

8-Hour Managers and Supervisors Course

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Resident Engineer – Dam Reconstruction Project

We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer, familiar with mass‑poured concrete, to support a dam reconstruction project in the Midwest.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Act as Resident Engineer on medium‑to‑large‑scale infrastructure projects such as dams, levees, pipelines, pump stations, canals, wells, and recharge facilities.
• Work well with GEI staff, contractors, and sub‑consultants—across functions like inspection, QA/QC, surveying, materials testing, document control, cost/schedule analysis, and compliance.
• Serve on‑site full‑time during construction as project and client needs require.
• Implement project Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Health & Safety plans.
• Coordinate with clients, designers, and contractors to resolve issues related to cost, schedule, procurement, quality, compliance, and change management.
• Provide progress updates and relay client needs to GEI teams while being client‑facing.
• Aid in preparing scopes, schedules, level‑of‑effort estimates, and fees for Resident Engineering services.
• Support related services such as risk management, dispute resolution, and claims analysis.
• Assist engineering teams with constructability reviews, construction methods, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Support administrative and operations teams with project reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years with major concrete demo, pours, and finishing.
• Strong communication, writing, leadership, and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• Able to work independently and remotely with consistent productivity.
• Familiar with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, and common construction‑management software.
• Able to factor cost, schedule, quality, and safety into decisions.
• Must complete required GEI construction‑safety training.
• Physically able to perform site inspections.
• Willing to travel up to 80%.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Preferred Certifications

• Professional Engineer License in good standing. Illinois preferred, with an ability to obtain Michigan license within 6 months of hire.
• 30‑Hour Construction Safety and Health Training Course, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Subparts C, E, M, P, and X
• 8‑Hour Managers and Supervisors Course (SHSC), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(4)
• USACE CQM for Contractors Certification, and working knowledge of the three phases of control.

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
• 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 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
• And More

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