Staff Engineer - Construction Quality Assurance

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer, familiar with mass-poured concrete, to support a dam reconstruction project in the Midwest. This position will conduct quality assurance inspections, coordinate with contractors, support our design teams with constructability reviews, and support our office staff with the production and review of deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Act as Resident Engineer on medium‑ to large‑scale infrastructure projects such as dams, levees, pipelines, pump stations, canals, wells, and recharge facilities.
• Work well with GEI staff, contractors, and sub‑consultants—across functions like inspection, QA/QC, surveying, materials testing, document control, cost/schedule analysis, and compliance.
• Serve on‑site full‑time during construction as project and client needs require.
• Implement project Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Health & Safety plans.
• Cookinate with clients, designers, and contractors to resolve issues related to cost, schedule, procurement, quality, compliance, and change management.
• Provide progress updates and relay client needs to GEI teams while being client-facing.
• Aid in preparing scopes, schedules, level‑of‑effort estimates, and fees for Resident Engineering services.
• Support related services such as risk management, dispute resolution, and claims analysis.
• Aid engineering teams with constructability reviews, construction methods, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Support administrative and operations teams with project reporting.

Requirements

• 3+ years with major concrete demo, pours, and finishing.
• Strong communication, writing, leadership, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Able to work independently and remotely with consistent productivity.
• Familiar with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, and common construction-management software.
• Able to factor cost, schedule, quality, and safety into decisions.
• Must complete required GEI construction-safety training.
• Physically able to perform site inspections.
• Willing to travel up to 80%.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License in good standing. Illinois preferred, with an ability to obtain Michigan license within 6 months of hire.
• 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health Training Course, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Subparts C, E, M, P, and X
• 8-Hour Managers and Supervisors Course (SHSC), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(4)
• USACE CQM for Contractors Certification, and working knowledge of the three phases of control.

Skills

• Technical expertise in concrete construction.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction management software.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more. Additionally, we provide a well-being program, flexible work schedules, commuter benefits, and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Pay

Market-competitive compensation, including eligibility for an annual performance bonus. GEI also offers a 401(k) plan and profit-sharing opportunities.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedules and cell phone stipends are available.