Senior Engineer

Description



Your role at GEI.

GEI's Bakersfield, California office is currently seeking a Civil Engineer / Water Resources Engineer with a background in civil, agricultural, or water resources engineering. This individual will support and, depending on experience, lead field and engineering planning and design efforts related to agricultural water systems, irrigation district facilities, water resource facilities, and water conveyance infrastructure for clients in Kern County, the Central Valley, and Southern California.

Project work may include canals, pipelines, pump stations, wells, groundwater recharge and recovery facilities, turnouts, and related civil infrastructure serving irrigation districts, agricultural water districts, groundwater sustainability agencies, municipal agencies, public works departments, and other water resources clients. Responsibilities may include preparing and overseeing design reports, engineering drawings and specifications, project cost estimates, permitting and agency coordination support, and engineering support during construction.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide technical oversight and design expertise for agricultural water, irrigation district, water conveyance, groundwater recharge/recovery, and related civil infrastructure projects, including canals, pipelines, pump stations, wells, turnouts, and recharge facilities.
• Support and/or oversee development of project scopes, fees, technical reports, plans, specifications, bid documents, schedules, and engineer's estimates for multiple concurrent projects.
• Perform and review engineering analyses, including hydraulic, hydrologic, civil site, water conveyance, constructability, and cost-related evaluations.
• Review and evaluate design and construction practices for quality, constructability, cost, schedule, operability, and compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
• Provide construction-phase oversight, including construction observation, administration, field coordination, RFI/submittal support, and construction management support for water resources, agricultural water, and civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop, monitor, and manage project implementation plans, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and internal quality control processes.
• Coordinate with internal project teams, external clients, agencies, contractors, and subconsultants, and attend or lead project meetings as appropriate.
• Support other areas of work including grant application development and planning.
• Mentor, supervise, and provide technical review for engineers, technicians, designers, and other technical staff, as appropriate for the candidate's experience level and project role.
• Support and/or lead business development activities, including client relationship development, proposal preparation, and contributions to Bakersfield office and water resources practice growth.
• Travel to other offices and project sites as required, including temporary field assignments and occasional overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer in California.
• 8-15+ years of professional experience.
• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field. M.S. degree a plus.
• Experience with detailed design, plans, and specification preparation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to work well alone and in a team atmosphere with experience supervising, supporting and directing staff and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and review other people's work.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and desire to obtain new business.
• Willing to travel on temporary assignments as necessary, including field assignments.
• 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 .

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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: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00/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


Light


x


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


4-6 hours


Standing


2 hours


Walking


2 hours


Climbing


30 min.


Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)


20lbs


Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)


20lbs


Carrying objects


x


Push/pull


x


Twisting


x


Bending


10 min


Reaching forward


10 min


Reaching overhead


10 min


Squat/kneel/crawl


10 min


Wrist position deviation


x


Pinching/fine motor skills


x


Keyboard use/repetitive motion


4-6 hours


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.