Staff Professional - Civil Engineer

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Staff Engineer to join our Portland, Maine team. You will contribute to hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, field data collection, and project design for river, coastal, and flood-risk projects.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or professionals with up to 4 years of experience and have FE/EIT or are able to obtain certification in the first year. Travel for field work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a closely related field.
• FE exam passed, Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification, or ability to obtain within first year.
• Foundational understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources engineering principles.
• Interest in developing skills in engineering analysis, modeling, and design.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects that matter, including coastal resilience, flood risk assessments and infrastructure projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, develop computer models, evaluate flood risks and support design.
• Participate in site visits, collect field data, and observe engineering solutions in real environments.
• Collaborate with H&H engineers, scientists, and project managers to grow technical expertise.
• Explore different areas of water resources engineering, including watershed modeling and river hydraulics.
• Prepare technical reports, maps, calculations, and presentations for clients and teams.

Skills

FE/EIT certification

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Communication

Field data collection

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SRH-2D

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Your role at GEI.

Description

GEI is looking for a Water Resources Staff Engineer to join our growing team in Portland, Maine. Whether you're a recent graduate or have a few years of experience, this is an opportunity to develop your technical skills, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to projects that protect communities and improve our natural environment.

You’ll join a collaborative team of hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) engineers and scientists working throughout Maine, the Northeast, and across North America. From restoring rivers and improving fish passage to evaluating flood risks and designing resilient infrastructure, you’ll have opportunities to work on a wide range of meaningful projects.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

What You’ll Do

• Work on projects that matter. Contribute to coastal resilience and climate adaptation projects, dam safety and flood risk assessments, and culvert and bridge replacement projects.
• Build your technical skills. Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, develop computer models, evaluate flood risks, and support engineering design and planning.
• Get out in the field. Participate in site visits, collect field data, and see firsthand how engineering solutions are applied in natural and built environments.
• Learn from experienced engineers. Collaborate with H&H engineers specialists, scientists, and project managers who can help you grow your technical expertise and professional confidence.
• Explore different areas of water resources engineering. Gain exposure to watershed modeling, river hydraulics, sediment transport, coastal flooding, erosion, and infrastructure resilience.
• Communicate your work. Prepare technical reports, maps, calculations, and presentations that help clients and project teams make informed decisions.

As your experience grows, you’ll have opportunities to take on greater technical responsibility and develop your own areas of interest.

Minimum Qualifications

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, or entry-level professional experience.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passed, Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification, or ability to obtain certification within your first year.
• Foundational understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources engineering principles.
• Interest in developing skills in engineering analysis, modeling, and design.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others, ask questions, and take initiative.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for field work and temporary project assignments as needed.

Nice To Have — But Not Required

• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SRH-2D, or similar hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools.
• Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Coursework, research, internships, or project experience related to river engineering, flood modeling, coastal systems, or watershed management.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or a related discipline.

Don’t check every box? We still encourage you to apply. We're interested in your potential, your curiosity, and your willingness to learn, not just the tools you've already used.

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
• 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…

Physical Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands

Sedentary
X
Light
Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional
(0-35% of day)

Frequent
(33-66% of day)

Continuous
(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting
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

Bending
X

Reaching forward
X

Reaching overhead
X

Squat/kneel/crawl
X

Wrist position deviation
X

Pinching/fine motor skills
X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion
X

Taste or smell (taste=never)
X

Talk or hear
X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision
X

Far Vision
X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Discrimination
X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception
X

Hearing
X

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens
X

Chemical
X

Airborne communicable diseases
X

Extreme temperatures
X

Radiation
X

Uneven surfaces or elevations
X

Extreme noise levels
X

Dust/particulate matter
X

Other (exposure Risks)

Usual workday hours

8
X
10
12
Other work hours

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