Civil Engineer

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.

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 more than 40 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.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% 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 site here.

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 Home Office 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…

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