Description Your role at GEI. The Grade 1 Staff Engineer - Trenchless, Tunneling, and Geotech - is an entry-level position suited for obtaining experience in the field of practice (geotechnical, geological, and tunnel/trenchless design), learning the fundamentals of field and office tasks, developing professional communication and collaboration protocols, while implementing tasks with significant supervisor mentorship and colleague support.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties - Perform and document geotechnical investigations including civil geotechnical drilling, well construction, field mapping, communicating with subcontractors, and other field work with the purpose of obtaining geotechnical data (40%).
- Create design and construction drawings using AutoCAD and other graphic software under the supervision of a Professional-level or above staff (30%).
- Record project-related activities (primarily tunnel or geotechnical construction inspection) by documenting observed field and office activities using electronic and written means (20%).
- Perform geotechnical, tunnel, and trenchless design calculations using Mathcad, Excel, and geo-oriented software under the supervision of a Professional Engineer (5%).
- Provide other tasks to support project engineers and project managers (5%).
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelors Civil, Geotechnical or Structural Engineering or Geology
- Qualified to become exam-based Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT)
- Microsoft Office Suite, PDF printing and editing
- AutoCAD LTE
- As required by the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Geology (ASBOG-accredited FG) examination
- Underground construction and design for civil structures
- Material sciences (steel and concrete)
- Applied mathematics
- Fluid dynamics (pipeline, open channel, and groundwater)
- Geologic hazards (assessment, mitigation, and design)
- Geologic site investigation techniques
- Soils and bedrock identification
- Soil and rock mechanics
- Strong attention to detail with excellent collaboration skills, organizational tactics, analytical, judgment and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Have reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver's license in good standing
Preferred Qualifications - BS with MS in progress
- Minimum plus AutoCAD LTE, GeoStudio or Rock Science software suites, MathCAD, or related software.
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GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes - Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- Pay Range For This Position: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00/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 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 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): Weight around 50 lbs
Usual workday hours: X 8 X Other work hours GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.