GEI Consultants, Inc.

Waterfront & Coastal Engineer / Project Manager

Location
Job Typefull_time
Salary$80,000-$100,000

About This Job

Description Your role at GEI.

Our waterfront and coastal design group is seeking a Heavy Civil / Structural Engineer / Waterfront & Coastal Engineer / Project Manager who has a desire to focus on Waterfront & Coastal Projects for our Mid-Atlantic offices. This role is an opportunity to partner with senior technical experts in our East Region and work on a variety of coastal and waterfront projects including community waterfronts, marinas, marine terminals, recreational piers, harbors, and waterfront parks.

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

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

Manage a variety of heavy civil / waterfront / coastal projects with of varying complexity and size.
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Serve as a technical lead for the design of waterfront projects, including preparing construction drawings, contract documents, technical specifications, regulatory filings, cost estimates, and reports.
Manage on-site field staff 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.
Take a significant role securing new work for a growing component of our business, including proposal preparation, client development, and networking.
Mentor, coach, and develop junior staff.


Qualifications

B.S or M.S. in Civil, Waterfront, Coastal, or Structural Engineering, or equivalent.
8+ years of experience working on waterfront and coastal design projects with structural aspects. Prior experience in marine, bridge, or heavy civil engineering design is preferred.
Registered professional engineer within the Atlantic and/or New England states, or ability to obtain reciprocity in 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

Ability to manage small to medium projects in all phases of engineering design including field investigations, preliminary designs, regulatory approvals, final design, and development of contract documents.
Experience with regulatory/environmental permitting associated with waterfront infrastructure projects.
Experience with coastal circulation and wave modeling programs assisting in the design of piers, docks, rip-rap revetments, seawalls, bulkheads, and marinas.
Experience supporting beach nourishment and living shoreline projects.
Knowledge of hydraulic modelling for stormwater collection systems and coastal outfall structure design is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 several 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. See all our office locations here.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an 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 sitehere.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

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 Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands

Sedentary

x

Light

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

4-6 hours

Walking

2-6 hours

Climbing

0-1 hours

Lifting (floor to waist level)

(in pounds)

0-30 pounds

Lifting (waist level and above)

(in pounds)

0-10 pounds

Carrying objects

4-6 hours

Push/pull

0-1 hours

Twisting

1-2 hours

Bending

2-3 hours

Reaching forward

2-3 hours

Reaching overhead

1-2 hours

Squat/kneel/crawl

2-4 hours

Wrist position deviation

0-1 hours

Pinching/fine motor skills

1-2 hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

4-6 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

0-1 hours

Talk or hear

6-8 hours

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

:

x

8

10

12

Other work hours

Note that typical ecological staff have highly variable schedules. On average, an ecological staff person may spend around two-thirds of their time in the office and one-third in the field. A typical field day may be 2-8 hours. A typical work week may have 1-2 field days.

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

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