Staff Engineer - Tunnels and Geotech

GEI Consultants; Fort Collins, Golden (CO, CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive compensation

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dairy

Hybrid work schedules

Job summary

GEI Consultants seeks a geotechnical professional to perform and document investigations in Golden/Fort Collins, CO. Duties include drilling, field mapping, data collection, and coordinating with subcontractors.

You will create design drawings with AutoCAD, perform calculations in Mathcad and Excel, and support engineers and project managers. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Eligible to become Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Proficient in Mathcad, Excel and AutoCAD
• Familiar with geotechnical investigations and field data collection
• Knowledge of geologic hazards, soils and bedrock related to civil projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform and document geotechnical investigations in the field (drilling, data collection)
• Create design drawings using AutoCAD under supervision
• Record project activities and field observations
• Perform geotechnical design calculations using Mathcad and Excel
• Provide support to project engineers and project managers

Education

FE exam eligibility / EIT

Engineering discipline: Civil / Geotechnical / Structural

Strong communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD LTE

Mathcad

Excel

Geo-oriented software

Job description

GeotechGolden, Colorado
Fort Collins, Colorado ID
Salary: USD 70,000.00 - 85,000.00 Annually

Responsibilities

• Perform and document geotechnical investigations including civil geotechnical drilling, well construction, field mapping, communicating with subcontractors, and other field work to obtain geotechnical data (30%).
• Create design and construction drawings using AutoCAD and other graphic software under supervision of a Professional-level or above staff (25%).
• Record project-related activities (primarily tunnel or geotechnical construction inspection) by documenting observed field and office activities using electronic and written means (20%).
• Perform geotechnical, tunnel, and trenchless design calculations using Mathcad, Excel, and geo-oriented software under supervision of a Professional Engineer (20%).
• Provide other tasks to support project engineers and project managers (5%).

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified to become exam-based Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Microsoft Office Suite, PDF printing and editing
• AutoCAD LTE
• As required by the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination
• Underground construction and design for civil structures
• Material sciences (steel and concrete)
• Applied mathematics
• Fluid dynamics (pipeline, open channel, and groundwater)
• Geologic hazards (assessment, mitigation, and design)
• Geologic site investigation techniques
• Soils and bedrock identification
• Soil and rock mechanics
• Geology (civil applications)
• Engineering (civil, geotechnical, or structural)
• Strong attention to detail with excellent collaboration skills, organizational tactics, analytical, judgment and problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing

Benefits

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range for This Position: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00/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
• 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.