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 #88 in the ENR top 500 (2020). 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 and learn more about our ecological and restoration team and our exciting work by visiting our website here.

Job Description

We are seeking multiple seasonal ecological restoration field technicians in our Michigan offices (Allendale, Plymouth, Lansing, or Traverse City) to implement project work in the ecological consulting and restoration management fields. Technicians assist with biological surveys and monitoring, ecological restoration, and natural resource management in a variety of natural communities across the state. S/he will use and maintain equipment, vehicles, and power tools, and will use technology (GPS, field tablets, computer) to document activities. This position requires an introductory level of skill and experience. Projects will involve field labor, technical knowledge/work, and/or supervision of field crews. Pay is competitive ($18 to $20 per hour).

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist with the construction and implementation of ecological restoration projects including but not limited to—native tree and shrub planting, seeding, erosion control measures, etc.
• Assist with installation of stream bank stabilization projects including bioengineering techniques, coir logs, soil lifts, brush bundles, erosion control blanket, etc.
• Conduct herbicide application to invasive species, knowledge of invasive plant species, and treatment methods.
• Identification of native plants and knowledge of native plant communities.
• Work under physically demanding conditions in variable weather and sometimes difficult terrain,
• Technicians may be required to spend multiple nights per week out of town working at remote locations and to work irregular hours (30-55 hours per week, with overtime pay for more than 40 hours a week).

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must hold a valid Driver's License.
• May also be required to complete commercial driving requirements at the 10,000-26,000 lb. classification.
• Technicians will be required to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License for herbicide application.

Desired Qualifications

• Standard First Aid, CPR, and Pesticide Applicator's License are preferred.
• Experience supervising field crews of 2-6 team members.
• 2-3 years of ecological restoration related work experience and experience with herbicide application a plus.
• Ability to identify native and non-native plant and animal species.
• GPS/ArcPad experience is a plus.
• Positive, flexible, team-oriented attitude, with the willingness and desire to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work well independently and with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Experience with computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Drive and operation of trucks with trailers, ATVs/UTVs tractors w/ attachments, skid steers, chainsaws, brushcutters, and small engines/pumps.

GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  This position will require the successful candidate to obtain and show proof of vaccination.  GEI is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with Federal, state, and local law.