Staff Environmental Engineer
Description
Your role at GEI.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Under supervision of senior staff, candidates will work on a variety of environmental projects throughout the region. Responsibilities includes conducting environmental site assessments, overseeing the advancement of test borings and the installation of monitoring wells, and performing aquifer testing and environmental sampling. The role also involves environmental compliance and permitting opportunities.
- Assist senior engineers with design of site remedies including excavation, in-situ solidification, in-situ remediation, subsurface barrier walls, and pump-and-treat systems.
- Perform data management and analysis, prepare reports, and assist with preparation of technical presentations for delivery to clients and regulators.
- Outline, compose, and present written arguments based on site-specific data and scientific judgment. Clear, concise, persuasive writing is a core requirement for this role.
- Responsible for soliciting bids from subcontractors, coordinating work, providing technical oversight to subcontractors, both in the field and remotely, including review of invoices and work proposals.
- Able to support proposal development and cost estimate development.
- Must be willing to quickly learn new analytical methods, various graphical presentation tools, and integrating the information to support scientific conclusions.
- Collaborate with various team leads locally and nationally to support various program initiatives and needs.
- This position has a field component. Travel, including overnight travel, is required. Candidates should be prepared to work in inclement conditions, year-round.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master's degree a plus).
- 0 to 3 years of progressive experience in the environmental field with hands on experience in groundwater modeling, field investigation methods, and analytics with a demonstrated safety culture.
- MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficiency with GIS and database management platforms a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willing and able to travel on short-term and long-term assignments as needed.
- Valid U.S. Driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- Experience with and/or willing to learn GINT, GIS, CAD, and 3D visualization software.
- 40 hr. HAZWOPER.
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. See all our office locations here .
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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. Get to know us better by visiting GEI's career site here .
GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes
- Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- 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
10
12
Other work hours
GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.