Senior Structural Engineer
About the role
GEI is seeking an experienced structural engineer to join our dams and water resources consulting practice. Dams, reservoirs, hydroelectric developments, and other water resources facilities are crucial components of our nation’s infrastructure, providing clean energy, water supply, and flood control. GEI serves public and private clients operating some of the largest and most interesting water resources projects in the world. Our roles include designing new facilities, upgrading existing developments, evaluating safety, and assessing risks. As part of GEI’s dams and water resources practice, you will work with the leading experts in dams and dam safety at one of the premier firms in the industry.
Responsibilities
- Serve as structural lead, and/or project/task manager.
- Oversee and review designs developed by staff engineers.
- Mentor and promote technical development of staff engineers.
- Analyze new and existing concrete gravity dams, arch dams, buttress dams, spillways, powerhouses, intake towers, penstocks, dam gates, and similar structures for stresses, stability, and performance under extreme loads.
- Analyze and design other facilities as needed, including foundations, retaining walls, temporary works, and special structures.
- Develop and evaluate alternatives for new facilities and upgrades to existing projects.
- Complete detailed design calculations and prepare contract documents and technical specifications.
- Inspect ongoing dam and water resources construction projects for conformance with design requirements.
- Inspect existing projects as part of regulatory compliance programs (e.g., FERC Part 12D).
- Participate in semi-quantitative risk analysis workshops.
- Prepare formal written reports, give presentations, and participate in internal and client meetings.
- Prepare scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
Requirements
- B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
- 7 to 15+ years’ experience in structural engineering related to dams and water resources structures.
- Professional Engineer licensure or the ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire.
- Experience with structural analysis software (SAP2000/STAAD/RISA/ANSYS, etc.) and AutoCAD.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel on temporary assignments.
- Willingness and ability to work in the field and in inclement weather.
Qualifications
- Experience managing multi-discipline design projects.
- Experience in analysis and design of hydraulic structures.
- M.S. in Structural Engineering.
- Experience with Revit modeling or BIM.
- Structural Engineer licensure.
Skills
Essential skills include experience with structural analysis software, AutoCAD, and excellent verbal and written communications skills. Desired skills include experience managing multi-discipline design projects, analysis and design of hydraulic structures, M.S. in Structural Engineering, experience with Revit modeling or BIM, and Structural Engineer licensure.
Benefits
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).
Pay
Pay Range For This Position: $100,000 - $160,000/year
Schedule
This position can be filled in our Woburn or Franklin (MA), Bedford (NH), Portland (ME), or Ithaca (NY) offices, with an expectation of about three days a week in-office (i.e., about two days remote).