Staff Engineer - Tunnels and Geotech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Grade 1 Staff Engineer - Trenchless, Tunneling, and Geotechnical in Fort Collins/Golden/Boise. Entry-level role with strong mentorship, involving field investigations, AutoCAD design, and geotechnical calculations.

You will document field activities, prepare construction drawings, and support senior staff while developing professional communication and collaboration skills in civil/geotechnical projects.

Qualifications

• EIT eligibility or actively pursuing licensure.
• Familiar with geotechnical, tunnel, or trenchless design.
• Proficiency in field data collection and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical investigations including drilling, well construction, field mapping and subcontractor coordination.
• Create design and construction drawings using AutoCAD under supervision.
• Record project activities and inspections with documentation.
• Perform design calculations using Mathcad and Excel.
• Support project engineers and project managers.

Skills

AutoCAD LTE

Geotechnical design

Field investigations

Excel

Mathcad

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) eligibility

Civil/Geotechnical Engineering degree

Tools

Mathcad

Excel

Geo-oriented software

Job description

Location: Fort Collins, CO, United States

The Grade 1 Staff Engineer - Trenchless, Tunneling, and Geotech (Golden or Fort Collins, Colorado, or Boise, ID) - is a full time entry-level position suited for obtaining experience in the field of practice (civil, geotechnical, geological, and tunnel/trenchless design), learning the fundamentals of field and office tasks, developing professional communication and collaboration protocols, while implementing tasks with significant supervisor mentorship and colleague support.

• Perform and document geotechnical investigations including civil geotechnical drilling, well construction, field mapping, communicating with subcontractors, and other field work with the purpose of obtaining geotechnical data (30%).
• Create design and construction drawings using AutoCAD and other graphic software under the 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 the 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
• Have reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here .

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here .

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• 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 (Learn more here )
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

X

Light

Medium

Other

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

X

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

X

Carrying objects

X

Push/pull

X

Twisting

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching overhead

X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

X

Taste or smell (taste=never)

X

Talk or hear

X

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

X

Chemical

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

Other (exposure risks):

X

8

X

10

12

Other work hours

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