Senior Civil Engineer

GEI Consultants is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Duluth, MN, to manage technical aspects of civil and geotechnical projects, support business development, and lead project teams. The role requires a B.S. in Civil Engineering, 5-15 years of experience, and includes fieldwork with travel. The company emphasizes employee growth and offers a collaborative culture focused on sustainability and community.
Description

Your role at GEI.

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to add technical, project management, and business development expertise to our team. This individual will support our growing civil engineering practice within our mining, industrial, energy infrastructure, transportation, and buildings practices across the company.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties
• Manage the technical aspects for civil or geotechnical engineering tasks including permitting, design, and construction of tailings basins, landfills, and CCR facilities; geotechnical instrumentation; geotechnical investigations and design; and civil site design projects
• Support the development of new and existing clients and markets while cross-selling GEI’s other core business areas (e.g., permitting, water resources, ecological services, and engineering) to support the growth of GEI’s Minnesota offices
• Lead proposal teams and presentations
• Lead and participate on multi-disciplinary, multi-geographic project teams
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client-based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events
• Manage projects and staff, including technical leadership and oversight, risk management, and mentoring
• Assist in recruiting and training additional staff
• This position has a field component; travel and some overnight travel are required

Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of B.S. degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field. M.S. preferred.
• Professional Engineer, or path to PE license, is required.
• 5-15 years of previous professional experience in civil or geotechnical engineering; Project Management experience, including proposal preparation and budgeting; knowledge of state and federal regulations; proven business development skills.
• Seller-doer with strong regional connections and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
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 site here.

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

Light
x
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

2 hours

Walking

2 hours

Climbing
30 min.

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
20lbs

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
20lbs

Carrying objects

x
Push/pull

x
Twisting

x
Bending
10 min

Reaching forward
10 min

Reaching overhead
10 min

Squat/kneel/crawl
10 min

Wrist position deviation

x
Pinching/fine motor skills

x
Keyboard use/repetitive motion

4-6 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

x
Talk or hear

x

Accurate 20/40
Very Accurate 20/20
Not Applicable
Near Vision
x

Far Vision

x

Yes
No
Not Applicable