GEI a Way of Life

When you’re doing what you love and working with great people, work becomes less like a job, and more like a way of life. Here at GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) we have been fostering growth and creativity for nearly 50 years. Our culture is one of collaboration and support. If you are passionate about your field, excited about learning, and constantly looking for ways to innovate, we’d love to have you join the GEI family. 

Who are we?

GEI is an employee-owned, leading consulting engineering and environmental firm ranked #95 in the ENR top 500 (2019). We partner with hundreds of government, energy, industry and institutional clients, and have completed 50,000 project engagements throughout the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries. We are sought out for our ideas, our creativity, and most of all, for the quality and character of our people. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

Job Description

We have a need for a Geotechnical Engineer that has experience with geotechnical engineering design –specifically, an excellent foundation in soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and structural engineering concepts, and experience in excavation support design and earth retaining systems. The selected candidate needs to be able to perform the design of complex geotechnical engineering solutions and the associated field engineering work during construction.

Under the direction of highly experienced engineers in various geotechnical fields, this individual will  support design efforts that include preparation of design documents for deep foundations; excavations support systems; ground improvement; dewatering, and instrumentation. Experience in the Philadelphia, New York City, or Washington D.C. area is needed.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

The desired civil design skills include: excavation support design, ground improvement design, instrumentation design and interpretation, technical specification development, and construction observation/management.  Other responsibilities include performing or preparing:

•Geotechnical field investigations
•Grouting oversight and design
•Geotechnical in-situ testing
•Coordination of lab tests
•Environmental site characterizations
•Engineering analysis and calculations
•Technical memos, reports, construction specifications
•Field observation of construction activities
•Design drawings using AutoCad

Minimum Qualifications

•BS in Civil Engineering, or similar, is required, or equivalent experience
•MS in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering is preferred
•10+ years of experience is preferred
•Experience with geotechnical engineering design –specifically, an excellent formation in soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and structural engineering concepts
•Experience in excavation support design and earth retaining systems
•Experience with code and design requirements in Philadelphia, New York, or Washington D.C.
•Excellent writing and general communication skills
•CAD skills and drawing ability are a must; GIS and modeling experience is a plus
•40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus
•Ability to travel for meetings and short-term field assignments

Benefits

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision and More
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• And More…

 GEI is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability employer

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