Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical EngineerWe are seeking an experienced geotechnical engineer to add technical and business development expertise to our growing Glastonbury, Connecticut (Hartford) office and to mentor junior staff. Our work includes transportation, building, waterfront, renewable and energy transmission, flood control, and dam/levee projects. The successful candidate will exhibit a combination of technical and managerial skills in the field of geotechnical and/or geostructural engineering, strong interpersonal skills, and experience working with local contractors, teaming partners, and government agencies.GEI has adopted a hybrid workplace environment, which allows workers to choose from a range of options including a combination of work from home and in the office. This can range from working in the office a minimum of 2 days per week or electing to work the full 5 days in the office. This allows for a forward-looking, flexible work environment.Essential Responsibilities & Duties:Exemplify commitment to technical excellence balanced with client-expectations and satisfaction.Serve as a technical leader and mentor.Manage the technical, financial, and client relationship aspects of projects.Serve as a role model of leadership, company culture, and values.Prepare proposals for professional services and develop new business in areas of specialty geotechnical services.Experience with CTDOT projects.Experience with infrastructure projects.Experience in multiple industries.Contribute to strategic planning at the office and regional level.Minimum Qualifications:B.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; Master's in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.Registered Professional Engineer with the ability to get CT license within one year of employment.Experience working on interdisciplinary design teams with the ability to be conversant in a variety of technical fields (e.g., environmental, civil, and structural engineering).12+ years of relevant experience.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.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.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 BonusComprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and MoreWell-Being Program and Paid Parental LeaveCommuter BenefitsHybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone StipendsGEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition ReimbursementConnecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for AdvancementSupport and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional LicensesPaid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off ProgramRewards and RecognitionGEI-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 InclusionAnd More…Physical Requirements:WORK ENVIRONMENTFunctional Demands: XSedentaryLightMediumOtherActivity 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 ApplicableSitting6-8 hoursStanding0-1 hourWalking0-1 hourClimbingXLifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)0-10 poundsLifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)0-10 poundsCarrying objects0-1 hourPush/pullXTwisting0-1 hourBending0-1 hourReaching forward0-1 hourReaching overhead0-1 hourSquat/kneel/crawlXWrist position deviation3-5 hoursPinching/fine motor skills1-2 hoursKeyboard use/repetitive motion6-8 hoursTaste orsmell (taste=never)0-1 hourTalk or hear3-5 hoursAccurate 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:X81012Other work hours - WORK ENVIRONMENT - Functional Demands: - X - Sedentary - 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 - 6-8 hours - Standing - 0-1 hour - Walking - 0-1 hour - Climbing - X - Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) - 0-10 pounds - Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) - 0-10 pounds - Carrying objects - 0-1 hour - Push/pull - X - Twisting - 0-1 hour - Bending - 0-1 hour - Reaching forward - 0-1 hour - Reaching overhead - 0-1 hour - Squat/kneel/crawl - X - Wrist position deviation - 3-5 hours - Pinching/fine motor skills - 1-2 hours - Keyboard use/repetitive motion - 6-8 hours - Taste orsmell (taste=never) - 0-1 hour - Talk or hear - 3-5 hours - 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: - X - 8 - 10 - 12 - Other work hoursGEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.