Senior Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer

GEI is seeking an experienced structural engineer to join our dams and water resources consulting practice. Dams, reservoirs, hydroelectric developments, and other water resources facilities are crucial components of our nation's infrastructure, providing clean energy, water supply, and flood control. GEI serves public and private clients operating some of the largest and most interesting water resources projects in the world. Our roles include designing new facilities, upgrading existing developments, evaluating safety, and assessing risks. As part of GEI's dams and water resources practice, you will work with the leading experts in dams and dam safety at one of the premier firms in the industry. This position can be filled in our Woburn or Franklin (MA), Bedford (NH), Portland (ME), or Ithaca (NY) offices, with an expectation of about three days a week in-office (i.e., about two days remote). Dams in our clients' portfolios are in some of the most spectacularly scenic parts of the country, including the Connecticut River Valley in Vermont and New Hampshire, the lakes of central Maine, the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. Work will occasionally require the ability and willingness to hike moderate distances (5+ miles), traverse steep terrain, climb ladders, enter narrow galleries, and access remote sites by off-road vehicle and helicopter.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Serve as structural lead, and/or project/task manager.
• Oversee and review designs developed by staff engineers. Mentor and promote technical development of staff engineers.
• Analyze new and existing concrete gravity dams, arch dams, buttress dams, spillways, powerhouses, intake towers, penstocks, dam gates, and similar structures for stresses, stability, and performance under extreme loads.
• Analyze and design other facilities as needed, including foundations, retaining walls, temporary works, and special structures.
• Develop and evaluate alternatives for new facilities and upgrades to existing projects.
• Complete detailed design calculations and prepare contract documents and technical specifications.
• Inspect ongoing dam and water resources construction projects for conformance with design requirements.
• Inspect existing projects as part of regulatory compliance programs (e.g., FERC Part 12D).
• Participate in semi-quantitative risk analysis workshops.
• Prepare formal written reports, give presentations, and participate in internal and client meetings.
• Prepare scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• 7 to 15+ years' experience in structural engineering related to dams and water resources structures.
• Professional Engineer licensure or the ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire.
• Experience with structural analysis software (SAP2000/STAAD/RISA/ANSYS, etc.) and AutoCAD.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel on temporary assignments.
• Willingness and ability to work in the field and in inclement weather.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-discipline design projects.
• Experience in analysis and design of hydraulic structures.
• M.S. in Structural Engineering.
• Experience with Revit modeling or BIM.
• Structural Engineer licensure.

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.

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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.

GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $100,000 - $160,000/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 ENVIRONMENTFunctional Demands:SedentaryLightxMediumOtherActivity Level Throughout Workday(check one per row)Physical Activity RequirementsOccasional(0-35% of day)Frequent(33-66% of day)Continuous(67-100% of day)Not ApplicableSitting4-6 hoursStanding2 hoursWalking2 hoursClimbing30 min.Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)20lbsLifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)20lbsCarrying objectsxPush/pullxTwistingxBending10 minReaching forward10 minReaching overhead10 minSquat/kneel/crawl10 minWrist position deviationxPinching/fine motor skillsxKeyboard use/repetitive motion4-6 hoursTaste orsmell (taste=never)xTalk or hearxAccurate 20/40Very Accurate 20/20Not ApplicableNear VisionxFar VisionxYesNoNot ApplicableColor DiscriminationxSensory RequirementsMinimalModerateAccurateNot ApplicableDepth perceptionxHearingxEnvironment RequirementsOccupational Exposure Risk PotentialReasonably AnticipatedNot AnticipatedBlood borne pathogensxChemicalxAirborne communicable diseasesxExtreme temperaturesxRadiationxUneven surfaces or elevationsxExtreme noise levelsxDust/particulate matterxOther (exposure risks):Usual workday hours:8x1012Other work hours - 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 orsmell (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 -