Your Role at GEI.

While most of our team members are concentrated in southern Ontario, we are not limited by geography, nor do we buy into the world of daily commuting. Our team operates from virtual, home-based offices to reduce the environmental and social effects of commuting and to help extend our geographic presence across the marketplace. We stay connected through regular meetings, the use of a wide array of technology, and specialized collaborative workspaces

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and maintain key and target client relationships
• Manage small to large geotechnical / geostructural projects including field activities
• Manage, train, and mentor junior staff 
• Perform and oversee engineering calculations and design drawings related to geotechnical work including excavation design, specialty foundation design, drilled shafts, tunnels, slurry walls, and instrumentation
• Prepare feasibility studies and other technical analysis for construction procedures
• Prepare proposals for professional services and strive to develop new business in areas of specialty.  Support other GEI offices with proposals and the delivery of engineering services
• Represent GEI in communications and conferences pertaining to areas of specialty and to broad aspects of engineering. 
• Travel to project sites and other offices as required, including overnight travel. 

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in civil or aligned engineering and an M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Registered Professional Engineer
• 8-15 years geotechnical engineering experience is required, structural engineering experience
• Experience should include proficiency in Geostudio, LPile, Mathcad, Autocad, and other geotechnical programs. Proficiency in Plaxis, Wallap, SAP, and STAAD is a plus.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to work well alone and in a team atmosphere
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and review other’s work
• Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and desire to obtain new business
• Must be willing to travel on temporary assignments as necessary, including field assignments

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 more than 54 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.

In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada. 

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% 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

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office 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
• RRSP Program
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.