Description Your role at GEI. We are seeking a motivated geotechnical professional for the Wakefield, Massachusetts (Boston) office to assist on a variety of projects throughout the region. Project types will include buildings, infrastructure and transportation, dams and levees, and waterfront development.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties - Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design.
- Observe & manage field explorations and construction activities.
- Coordinate geotechnical laboratory testing and interpret results.
- Perform geotechnical analyses, computations, prepare spreadsheets, prepare and edit drawings using AutoCad.
- Prepare reports and construction specifications.
- Assist with proposals and business development activities
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE or EIT) certification.
- Geotechnical course work required.
- 2-4+ years of experience.
- Experience working in a team environment and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of CAD and other common software.
- Willingness to travel on temporary assignment if needed.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to work in the field as needed.
- Ability to perform field work in active constructions sites year-round without restrictions, and in inclement weather if required.
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
4-6 hours
Walking
2-6 hours
Climbing
0-1 hours
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
0-30 pounds
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
0-10 pounds
Carrying objects
4-6 hours
Push/pull
0-1 hours
Twisting
1-2 hours
Bending
2-3 hours
Reaching forward
2-3 hours
Reaching overhead
1-2 hours
Squat/kneel/crawl
2-4 hours
Wrist position deviation
0-1 hours
Pinching/fine motor skills
1-2 hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion
4-6 hours
Taste or smell (taste=never)
0-1 hours
Talk or hear
6-8 hours
Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision
x
Far Vision
x
Yes No Not Applicable Color Discrimination
x
Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception
x
Hearing
x
Environment 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 risks): Usual workday hours :
x
8
X
10
12
Other work hours
Note that typical ecological staff have highly variable schedules. On average, an ecological staff person may spend around two-thirds of their time in the office and one-third in the field. A typical field day may be 2-8 hours. A typical work week may have 1-2 field days.
