Staff Engineer - Construction Quality Assurance

Description

We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer, familiar with mass-poured concrete, to support a dam reconstruction project in the Midwest.

This position will conduct quality assurance inspections, coordinate with contractors, support our design teams with constructability reviews, and support our office staff with the production and review of deliverables.

• Act as Resident Engineer on medium‑to‑large‑scale infrastructure projects such as dams, levees, pipelines, pump stations, canals, wells, and recharge facilities.
• Work well with GEI staff, contractors, and sub‑consultants—across functions like inspection, QA/QC, surveying, materials testing, document control, cost/schedule analysis, and compliance.
• Serve on‑site full‑time during construction as project and client needs require.
• Implement project Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Health & Safety plans.
• Coordinate with clients, designers, and contractors to resolve issues related to cost, schedule, procurement, quality, compliance, and change management.
• Provide progress updates and relay client needs to GEI teams while being client‑facing.
• Aid in preparing scopes, schedules, level‑of‑effort estimates, and fees for Resident Engineering services.
• Support related services such as risk management, dispute resolution, and claims analysis.
• Assist engineering teams with constructability reviews, construction methods, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Support administrative and operations teams with project reporting.

• 3+ years with major concrete demo, pours, and finishing.
• Strong communication, writing, leadership, and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• Able to work independently and remotely with consistent productivity.
• Familiar with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, and common construction‑management software.
• Able to factor cost, schedule, quality, and safety into decisions.
• Must complete required GEI construction‑safety training.
• Physically able to perform site inspections.
• Willing to travel up to 80%.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

• Professional Engineer License in good standing. Illinois preferred, with an ability to obtain Michigan license within 6 months of hire.
• 30‑Hour Construction Safety and Health Training Course, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Subparts C, E, M, P, and X.
• 8‑Hour Managers and Supervisors Course (SHSC), OSHA 29 CFR (e)(4).
• USACE CQM for Contractors Certification, and working knowledge of the three phases of control.

• 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.
• A Vibrant Culture focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• And More.

Functional Demands:
Sedentary, Light, Medium.

Activity Level Throughout Workday:
Occasional (0–35% of day), Frequent (33–66% of day), Continuous (67–100% of day).

Physical Activity Requirements:
Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing, Lifting (floor to waist), Lifting (waist level and above), Carrying objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl.

Language:
Accurate 20/40, Very Accurate 20/20, Near Vision, Far Vision, Yes/No, Not Applicable, Color Discrimination, Minimal, Moderate, Accurate.

Environmental Requirements:
Occupational Exposure Risk Potential, Reasonably Anticipated, Not Anticipated, Blood borne pathogens, Chemical, Airborne communicable diseases, Extreme temperatures, Radiation, Uneven surfaces, Extreme noise levels, Dust/particulate matter.

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