Staff Engineer - Construction Quality Assurance

Resident EngineerWe are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer, familiar with mass-poured concrete, to support a dam reconstruction project in the Midwest. This position will conduct quality assurance inspections, coordinate with contractors, support our design teams with constructability reviews, and support our office staff with the production and review of deliverables.Essential Responsibilities & DutiesAct as Resident Engineer on medium ? to large ? scale infrastructure projects such as dams, levees, pipelines, pump stations, canals, wells, and recharge facilities.Work well with GEI staff, contractors, and sub ? consultants—across functions like inspection, QA/QC, surveying, materials testing, document control, cost/schedule analysis, and compliance.Serve on ? site full ? time during construction as project and client needs require.Implement project Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Health & Safety plans.Coordinate with clients, designers, and contractors to resolve issues related to cost, schedule, procurement, quality, compliance, and change management.Provide progress updates and relay client needs to GEI teams while being client-facing.Aid in preparing scopes, schedules, level ? of ? effort estimates, and fees for Resident Engineering services.Support related services such as risk management, dispute resolution, and claims analysis.Assist engineering teams with constructability reviews, construction methods, cost estimating, and scheduling.Support administrative and operations teams with project reporting.Minimum Qualifications3+ years with major concrete demo, pours, and finishing.Strong communication, writing, leadership, and conflict ? resolution abilities.Able to work independently and remotely with consistent productivity.Familiar with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, and common construction ? management software.Able to factor cost, schedule, quality, and safety into decisions.Must complete required GEI construction ? safety training.Physically able to perform site inspections.Willing to travel up to 80%.Valid U.S. driver's license.Preferred CertificationsProfessional Engineer License in good standing. Illinois preferred, with an ability to obtain Michigan license within 6 months of hire.30-Hour Construction Safety and Health Training Course, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Subparts C, E, M, P, and X8-Hour Managers and Supervisors Course (SHSC), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(4)USACE CQM for Contractors Certification, and working knowledge of the three phases of control.Physical RequirementsWORK ENVIRONMENTFunctional Demands:SedentaryXLightMediumOtherActivity 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 ApplicableSittingXStandingXWalkingXClimbingXLifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)XLifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)XCarrying objectsXPush/pullXTwistingXBendingXReaching forwardXReaching overheadXSquat/kneel/crawlXWrist position deviationXPinching/fine motor skillsXKeyboard use/repetitive motionXTaste 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 - 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 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 - X - Hearing - X - 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 hoursGEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.