Water Resources Staff Engineer – Entry Level

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Cell phone stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Staff Engineer to join our growing team in Portland, Maine. The role offers exposure to hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, field data collection, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across North America.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or early-career professionals with FE/EIT or progression toward certification, and an interest in river mechanics, flood risks, and coastal resilience. Field work travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Water Resources engineering or closely related field.
• 0-4 years of relevant experience, including internships or co-ops.
• FE exam passed, EI/EIT or ability to obtain within first year.
• Foundational understanding of hydrology and hydraulics.
• Interest in modeling, analysis, and design.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel for field work.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and develop computer models.
• Evaluate flood risks and support infrastructure design.
• Collect field data and participate in site visits.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and project managers.
• Prepare technical reports, maps, calculations, and presentations.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

B.S. Civil Eng

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SRH-2D

GIS

Job description

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Staff Engineer to join our growing team in Portland, Maine. The role offers exposure to hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, field data collection, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across North America.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or early-career professionals with FE/EIT or progression toward certification, and an interest in river mechanics, flood risks, and coastal resilience. Field work travel is expected.