Senior Civil Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Senior Civil Engineer
GEI's Oakland, CA office is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to assist with complex and challenging projects in Northern California and throughout the United States. The GEI Oakland engineering practice provides services on a wide range of water resource and energy projects. The position will lead and support ongoing engineering planning, design, and construction management for these projects. Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Candidates will lead as Project Manager, provide oversight, and support Projects/Tasks on a variety of engineering projects, mainly focused on water resource facilities and hydraulic structures (reservoirs, dams, hydraulic structures including spillways and outlet works, levees and other flood control facilities, piped and channeled conveyance, water storage), design support for other heavy civil/geotechnical projects, reinforced concrete structure design, construction drawings and specifications, construction cost estimating, design implementation, report preparation, and construction management support.
- Develop and be responsible for quality, scope, fee, for deliverables for projects.
- Supervise engineering design technicians and other technical staff
- Lead teams and provide oversight for evaluation and design efforts for civil engineering modeling, drawing take-offs, analysis, and design calculations
- Prepare technical memos, reports, technical specifications and other written documentation
- Review and evaluate design and construction practices
- Lead and attend project meetings and work in a team environment or independently
- Identify need and support meetings with internal staff and external clients
- Participate and lead business development activities and contribute to both office and practice growth
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer in California
- 15+ years of experience
- Familiarity and/or experience with detailed design and specification preparation.
- Experience managing PE's and EIT's with multiple project deadlines
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
- Excellent technical report writing and communication skills
- Must have a valid driver's license
GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes
- Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- Pay Range For This Position: $-$/year
- 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
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Physical Activity Requirements Occasional(0-35% of day)
Frequent(33-66% of day)
Continuous(67-100% of day)
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