Civil Engineer

Description
Your role at GEI.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
Working under the supervision of a licensed engineer, will serve as a member of our Waterfront and Coastal design group working on waterfront and coastal projects, including:
Pier and wharf structures, dolphins, shoreline protection, seawalls, marinas, harbor, and facility dredging, and waterfront parks.
Assist with complex and challenging waterfront/coastal civil engineering projects for locations throughout New England.
Provide engineering support on a variety of civil engineering projects, including excavation support design, specialty foundation design, and traditional structural and geo-structural engineering.
Support evaluation and design efforts for structural steel, reinforced concrete, dams, excavation support systems, foundations, and other above and below grade structures.
Assist with feasibility studies and other technical analysis to evaluate various construction methods, foundation options, excavation support systems, etc.
Perform coastal and structural engineering analyses and design
Determine wave loads and perform wave runup and overtopping analysis
Lead teams performing field inspection of waterfront structures including underwater inspection
Monitor engineering project construction activities
Perform computation, prepare spreadsheets, prepare, and edit drawings using AutoCAD
Assist with preparation of engineering reports and proposals
Assist in proposal preparation, client development, and networking
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Coastal Engineering or Ocean Engineering, or related engineering field.
3 years of experience focused on waterfront structure engineering design projects, such as pier and wharf structures, dolphins and seawalls.

Experience must include: (1) waterfront structure design experience; (2) determining wave loads, performing wave runup and overtopping analysis; and (3) field inspection of waterfront structures.
We will accept a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Coastal Engineering, or Ocean Engineering or related engineering field and 1 year of stated experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience.
Passing score on the PE exam.
Must be willing to periodically travel to out-of-state project sites. (3-5 times/year)
Eligible to telecommute up to 2 days/week from a home office within normal commuting distance of the Franklin office.
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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.
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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
X
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
X
Airborne communicable diseases
X
Extreme temperatures
X

Radiation
X
Uneven surfaces or elevations
X

Extreme noise levels
X
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.