Senior Waterfront Engineer

Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI is seeking individuals aligned with our culture to join our growing and industry leading waterfront and coastal engineering group. If you’re interested in a rewarding career and having the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex waterfront infrastructure projects in the Northeast, we encourage you to apply and find success at GEI.

Our waterfront and coastal group is currently seeking a Project Manager / Senior Waterfront Engineer based in our Huntington Station, NY Office. This role is an opportunity to partner with senior technical experts and practice leaders in our Long Island, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut offices to drive solutions for our government, contractor, commercial and private development, and energy clients across the country. You will work on a variety of coastal and waterfront projects including community and public waterfronts, ferry terminals, marinas, commercial port facilities, piers, shorelines, harbors, and waterfront parks.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage a variety of waterfront / coastal projects with varying levels of complexity, cost, and size.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, staff, and budgets.
• Serve as a technical lead for the design of waterfront projects, including preparing construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, permit applications, and reports.
• Manage on-site field staff during the implementation phase of projects and act as the primary point of contact in discussions with clients and contractors.
• Provide technical direction and training to staff, as necessary to complete assignments and project deliverables.
• Take a lead role securing new work for a growing component of our business, including proposal preparation, client development, and networking.
• Mentor, coach, and develop younger staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S or M.S. in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 6-10 years of experience working on waterfront design projects with structural aspects. Prior experience in marine, bridge, or heavy civil engineering design is preferred.
• Registered professional engineer in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, or ability to obtain reciprocity in these states within 1 year of hire date.
• Ability to travel for site visits / inspections, client meetings, and business development opportunities (to include overnight travel, as needed).
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong structural design experience with steel, timber, and concrete, as well as a working knowledge of geotechnical engineering to assist in the design of soil / structure interaction elements (e.g. bulkheads, retaining walls, revetments, and piles)
• Ability to manage small to medium projects in all phases of engineering design including field investigations (to include structural assessments of existing conditions), preliminary designs, regulatory approvals, final design, and development of contract documents.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team setting to integrate in-house structural, geotechnical, and environmental capabilities to create interconnected design instruments.
• Experience with the laws and regulations governing public procurement processes.
• Experience with regulatory/environmental permitting associated with waterfront infrastructure projects.
• Experience with establishment of flood design elevation, wave analysis, and wave loadings on coastal structures is a plus.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modelling for stormwater collection systems and coastal outfall structure design is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Completed NCEES national record with ability to obtain reciprocity in other Northeast states, as needed.

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 Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $90,000 – $150,000/year dependent upon experience
• 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…

Environment Requirements

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