Description
Your role at GEI.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Serve as a member of the Woburn, MA geotechnical team and working under the supervision of a licensed engineer to provide field and office support on a wide range of challenging underground projects including buildings, dams, bridges, tunnels, slopes, ground improvement, and excavation support systems.
- Observe field explorations and geotechnical construction activities including deep and shallow foundation, support of excavation, horizontal directional drill, tieback and pile testing, and geotechnical instrumentation.
- Review, interpret, and evaluate monitoring data from geotechnical instruments including piezometers and inclinometers adjacent to deep excavations, seismographs, and ground monitoring points on floor wall, utility lines, SOE, and structures.
- Perform field hydrology tests and install groundwater monitoring sensors.
- Coordinate and interpret geotechnical laboratory tests including soil index parameter and shear strength.
- Develop spreadsheets and databases, conduct technical analysis, and assist with preparation of CAD files.
- Perform geotechnical analyses and calculations which includes review boring logs and soil descriptions, estimate soil strength properties, liquefaction triggering, short term/long term settlement, seismic site classification, and slope stability for static and seismic conditions.
- Establish geotechnical design parameters and perform slop stability analyses using SLIDE and GeoStudio at multiple cross sections along roadway.
- Prepare geotechnical memo to summarize subsurface exploration findings and provide recommendations of dewatering, earthwork, and support of excavation design.
- Assist project team to develop proposals for public, private, and educational institution clients.
- Assist with development of scope of project and budgets.
- As part of an integrated team, work closely and collaboratively with other project specialists, engineers, project managers, and project directors to execute projects effectively and efficiently.
- Engage internal and external business development conversations and local conferences with project teams, marketing teams, and clients on transportation and green energy opportunities.
- Establish and maintain academic relations with universities and other educational institutions. Assist project team to obtain additional information on subsurface conditions for the project from institution clients. Coordinate and organize project field work schedule on school campus to promote the awareness of the company among local STEM community and encourage students to apply for the entry-level positions and internships.
- Train new staff to develop both technical understandings and communication skills for field work, including engaging difficult conversation with earth contractors and drilling subcontractors.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with coursework in geotechnical and structural engineering.
Experience:
Must have 2 years of civil engineering experience focused on geotechnical engineering, including working with geotechnical engineering software including Slide and GeoStudio, Arc map.
Travel:
Must be willing to travel regionally and nationally to projects site up to 40% of time to project sites – locations to be determined.
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…
· WORK ENVIRONMENT | | | | | | | | | | 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/particular matter | | x |
Usual workday hours: | | 8 | x | 10 | | 12 | | Other work hours |
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GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.