Senior Engineer

Civil Engineer / Water Resources EngineerGEI'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 & DutiesProvide 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 QualificationsRegistered 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 preparationExcellent 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.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.GEI's Total Rewards Package IncludesMarket-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance BonusPay Range For This Position: $100,000.00 – $200,000.00/yearComprehensive 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 REQUIREMENTSWORK 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 - 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