Staff Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

Description
Your role at GEI.
GEI's Mid-Atlantic area offices (Washington DC, Rockville MD and Charlottesville VA) continue to grow and are seeking an entry level Civil/Geotechnical Engineer. Under supervision of more senior staff, this individual will provide support to ongoing field and engineering design efforts. Field activities will include coordination and documentation of geotechnical and environmental soil borings; installation of wells and geotechnical instrumentation; collection of groundwater and soil samples; and oversight and documentation during construction. This individual will also provide support to ongoing design efforts that include preparation of design documents for foundations and excavations support systems; ground improvement; instrumentation; and environmental work. Projects include private developments, public infrastructure work, maritime, and others and typically include shallow and deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retention systems, and geotechnical instrumentation.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
The desired skills include construction observation/ management, geotechnical and structural design, instrumentation design and interpretation, and technical specification support. Familiarity with basic excavation support design and foundation design is a plus. Other responsibilities include:

• Supporting site investigations and site assessments including soil borings and testing, environmental sampling, and technical oversight of subcontractors
• Coordinating and interpreting lab tests
• Engineering analysis and calculations
• Preparing technical memos, reports, and construction specifications
• Observing and documenting field and construction activities
• Designing and modifying drawings using AutoCAD

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, or similar, with a geotechnical focus
• MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred
• 0-3 years of professional experience in civil/geotechnical/environmental engineering and consulting; knowledge and familiarity with engineering design processes
• Experience with geotechnical design software
• Experience with spatial analysis and visualization software such as Civil 3D, and GIS
• Excellent technical writing and general communication skills
• Construction observation/management experience is a plus
• Computer-programming experience is a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Willingness and ability to perform field tasks in inclement conditions
• 40-hr OSHA/HAZWOPER training is a plus
• Valid U.S. driver's license

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Benefits

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Pay Range For This Position: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision and More
• Hybrid Work Schedule with Home Office and Cell Phone Stipend
• Well-Being Benefits including Fitness Clubs, Weight Loss, Stress Management, etc.
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Recognition
• GISI Stock Ownership for All Employee Levels with a 20% Restricted Stock Unit Match
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Paid Straight Overtime
• And More...

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Functional Demands:
Sedentary
Light
x
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
4-6 hours
Standing
2 hours
Walking
2 hours
Climbing
30 min.
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
20lbs
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
20lbs
Carrying objects
x
Push/pull
x
Twisting
x
Bending
10 min
Reaching forward
10 min
Reaching overhead
10 min
Squat/kneel/crawl
10 min
Wrist position deviation
x
Pinching/fine motor skills
x
Keyboard use/repetitive motion
4-6 hours
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):
Usual workday hours :
8
x
10
12
Other work hours
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