Staff Structural Engineer

About the role

GEI’s California Water Resources practice is growing, and we are seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to join our Rancho Cordova office. The Rancho Cordova team provides engineering services for a wide range of water resource infrastructure projects, including dams, spillways, outlet works, pump stations, pipelines, canals, water storage facilities, and groundwater recharge projects. The selected candidate will support GEI’s companywide Structural/Geo-Structural practice and work with senior staff on the planning, design, and construction support of water resource facilities and hydraulic structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of hydraulic structures under the direct supervision of senior staff
• Collaborate with senior project managers and technical staff across the company
• Evaluate and analyze collected data and prepare technical reports, letters, and memoranda
• Prepare design calculations, permit documents, and reports
• Develop construction drawings through coordination with CAD team, technical specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents
• Travel to project sites and other offices as required, including overnight travel

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
• 0-3 years of professional experience in Structural Engineering
• Proficient with MS Office and familiar with AutoCAD
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work well alone and in a team atmosphere
• Willing to travel to site locations as needed, including field assignments
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S./Ph.D. degree in Structural Engineering
• EIT certification and planning to obtain PE licensure in the near future
• Coursework in earthquake/seismic engineering and finite element modeling, with familiarity with structural engineering software such as SAP2000, LS-DYNA, ANSYS, or similar programs

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation, including eligibility for an annual performance bonus
• Pay range: $65,000 – $100,000/year
• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 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

Physical Requirements

Usual workday hours: 8 or 10 hours

Functional Demands

• Sitting: 4-6 hours (Occasional to Frequent)
• Standing: 2 hours (Occasional)
• Walking: 2 hours (Occasional)
• Climbing: 30 minutes (Occasional)
• Lifting (floor to waist level): up to 20 lbs (Occasional)
• Lifting (waist level and above): up to 20 lbs (Occasional)
• Bending: 10 minutes (Occasional)
• Reaching forward: 10 minutes (Occasional)
• Reaching overhead: 10 minutes (Occasional)
• Squat/kneel/crawl: 10 minutes (Occasional)
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: 4-6 hours (Continuous)

Sensory Requirements

• Near vision: Accurate
• Far vision: Accurate
• Color discrimination: Required
• Depth perception: Required
• Hearing: Required

Environment Requirements

• Uneven surfaces or elevations: Reasonably anticipated
• Dust/particulate matter: Reasonably anticipated