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Senior Civil Engineer

$140k - $190k

GEI Consultants

Description



Your role at GEI.

GEI's Rancho Cordova, CA office is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to assist with complex and challenging projects in Northern California and throughout the United States. The GEI Rancho Cordova engineering practice provides services on a wide range of water resource projects mainly focused on water resource facilities and hydraulic structures (dams, spillways, outlet works, levees, piped and channeled conveyance, water storage, and water recharge). The position will lead and support ongoing engineering planning, design, and construction management for these projects.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

  • Candidates will lead, provide oversight, and support Projects/Tasks on a variety of engineering projects, mainly focused on water resource facilities and hydraulic structures (dams, spillways, outlet works, levees, piped and channeled conveyance, water storage, and water recharge), design support for other heavy civil/geotechnical projects, reinforced concrete structure design, preparing construction drawings and specifications, construction cost estimating, design implementation, report preparation, and construction management support.
  • Develop and be responsible for quality, scope, fee, for deliverables for projects.
  • Supervise engineering design technicians and other technical staff
  • Lead teams and provide oversight for evaluation and design efforts for civil engineering modeling, drawing take-offs, analysis, and design calculations
  • Prepare technical memos, reports, technical specifications and other written documentation
  • Review and evaluate design and construction practices
  • Lead and attend project meetings and work in a team environment or independently
  • Identify need and support meetings with internal staff and external clients
  • Participate and lead business development activities and contribute to both office and practice growth.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in California
  • 12+ years experience
  • Familiarity and/or experience with detailed design and specification preparation.
  • Experience managing PE's and EIT's with multiple project deadlines
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
  • Excellent technical report writing and communication skills
  • Must have a valid driver's license
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: $140,000.00 - $190,000.00/year
  • 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 :


X


8


X


10


12


Other work hours


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