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Staff Civil Engineer

Location: Chicago, Illinios, United States
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Description

Your role at GEI.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

We have a need for a Staff Civil Engineer to work on a variety of projects. The desired civil skills include:

  • Experience with pavement condition assessments and/or pavement design (preferred)
  • Convert field information to final design drawings
  • Preparation of technical memos, reports, construction plans and specifications for various civil design projects
  • Develop basic grading plans from existing survey data
  • Preparation of permit, bidding and documentation civil drawing sets
  • Preparing construction and repair estimates from final designs
  • Direct and coordinate the assembly of final plan sets from multiple discipline work
  • Field observation of construction activities

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in Civil Engineering is required 
  • Master's degree is preferred
  • Must have passed the FE exam
  • 2-5 years of civil design experience with civil design, pavement, geotechnical or roadway projects
  • Experienced with standard analysis programs, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft office programs, and surface water management programs desired
  • GIS and modeling is a plus 
  • Willingness to travel and perform field work on civil, pavement and geotechnical investigations and construction projects 

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 nearly 60 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.

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 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 Job Requirements

 

Sedentary

 

Light

X

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

 

4-6 hrs

  

Standing

 

2 hrs

  

Walking

 

2 hrs

  

Climbing

30 min

   

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

20 lbs

   

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

20 lbs

   

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 hrs

  

Taste or smell (taste=never)

   

X

Talk or hear

  

X

 

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

 

Far Vision

  X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

 X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

 

X

Hearing

 

X

Environmental Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

 

X

Chemical

 

Airborne communicable diseases

 

X

Extreme temperatures

X 

Radiation

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X 

Extreme noise levels

Dust/particular matter

X

Other (exposure risk):

 

Usual workday hours:

 

8

X

10

 

12

Other work hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.

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