Senior Environmental Engineer

Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI is looking for a senior environmental engineer with project management experience to join our Duluth, Minnesota office. This is an opportunity to build and grow a practice in a nationwide, highly supportive organization that takes a long-term view of the marketplace.

The successful candidate will manage and support soil and groundwater investigation and remediation projects, perform remedial investigation, develop remedial designs, assess remedial alternatives, perform remedy implementation and monitoring, design and implement pilot tests, and prepare and review reports. Responsibilities may also include air quality permitting, air quality compliance, and environmental reporting.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Lead and work on a variety of environmental projects throughout the Midwest.
• Manage projects and tasks that support the investigation and remediation of environmental conditions with a strong focus on subsurface investigations.
• Coordinate and implement environmental field work including the use of innovative characterization methods.
• Design and oversee the construction of remediation systems and evaluate and optimize existing remediation systems.
• Prepare project correspondence, data reports, and work plans for internal and client review.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications and scopes of work for construction.
• Mentor and train staff.
• 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).
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact.
• Participate in client-based professional organizations and present at industry events.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering; Masters preferred. Knowledge and experience in hydrogeology, contaminant fate and transport, and in-situ remediation is a plus.
• Experience with environmental permitting and compliance, focusing on federal and state (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan) environmental regulations is preferred.
• PE required.
• 7+ years relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills.
• Seller-doer with strong regional connections and an entrepreneurial spirit.

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 nearly 60 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 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 Job Requirements

X

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

(6-8 hrs)

Standing

(0-1 hrs)

Walking

(0-1 hrs)

Climbing
X
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

(0-10 lbs)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

(0-10 lbs)

Carrying objects

(0-1 hrs)

Push/pull
X
Twisting

(0-1 hrs)

Bending

(0-1 hrs)

Reaching forward

(0-1 hrs)

Reaching overhead

(0-1 hrs)

Squat/kneel/crawl
X
Wrist position deviation

(3-5 hrs)

Pinching/fine motor skills

(1-2 hrs)

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

(6-8 hrs)

Taste or smell (taste=never)

(0-1 hrs)

Talk or hear

(3-5 hrs)

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception
X
Hearing
X
Environmental Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

Chemical

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

Extreme noise levels

X

Dust/particular matter

X

Other (exposure risk):

Usual workday hours:

X

8

10

12

Other work hours

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