Instrumentation Project Manager

GEI’s instrumentation practice continues to grow, and we are seeking a Geotechnical/Geophysics Instrumentation Project Manager to join us.

The preferred candidate will be experienced in the design, installation, and maintenance of geotechnical/geophysics instrumentation systems. These systems will include movement monitoring of structures utilizing automated motorized total stations, vibration and noise monitors, online data visualization, and geotechnical downhole instrumentation such as inclinometers, observation wells, vibrating wire piezometers, and borehole extensometers.

This position includes interfacing directly with existing clients and identifying and developing new clients both within GEI and externally. There will be frequent interaction with agencies on behalf of our clients to guide the permitting process; this requires a strong understanding of their monitoring requirements. Example agencies are WMATA, DCWater, CSX, Amtrak, CTA, MTA, MBTA, and various DOTs.

This position will be supported by our current instrumentation team and other senior professional engineers. Construction projects will include foundations, tunneling, and excavations support systems, ground improvement, and environmental work.

Key responsibilities and duties include designing, installing, and maintaining geotechnical, geostructural, and civil instrumentation systems, and collecting and interpreting instrumentation data. The role also includes interpreting monitoring data and prepare summary reports.

• Generating geotechnical instrumentation/monitoring proposals and cost estimates based on contract drawings and agency requirements.
• Creating monitoring programs for development and heavy-civil projects.
• Installing and monitoring inclinometers, extensometers, vibrating wire piezometers, observation wells, seismographs, and robotic total station systems.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation equipment.
• Traveling to project sites as required.
• Participating in technical committees and writing papers for industry events.

• BS in Civil Engineering with a focus on Geotechnical/Geophysics or related studies
• Must have passed the F.E. exam, a Professional Engineer’s license is preferred
• 15+ years of experience
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation equipment
• Experience with Leica equipment and Geo Mos Monitoring Solution is a plus
• Experience with online instrumentation visualization tools like MissionOS
• Experience in wiring electronics and understanding remote communications.
• Knowledge in soldering, wiring, electrical assembly, cabling, and low voltage electrical systems a plus
• Experience in fundamental computer skills and computer-programming experience with SQL, python, XML, or other languages is preferred.
• Surveying experience preferred
• Excellent writing and general communication skills
• 25% or more travel as needed
• Ability to perform field work
• Valid U.S. driver’s license

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