Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer

Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI's California Water resources practice is growing, and we are seeking a Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer. Candidate would also provide support to GEI's companywide Structural / Geo-Structural practice. This individual will lead inspection, evaluation, design, and construction observation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, outlet works, gates, water conveyance structures, pump stations. Strong design experience with steel, concrete and theoretical background with experience in applying analyses to practical solutions, including linear and non-linear finite element modeling and analyses under static and dynamic loading is desired. Working knowledge of geotechnical engineering to assist in the design of soil / structure interaction elements is preferred. The selected candidate will work with senior leadership in GEI's California Rancho Cordova office and elsewhere.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead large projects within technical specialty and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Responsibilities will include structural analysis and design of hydraulic structures related to dams, flood control, hydroelectric facilities, and other water resource projects.
• Typical structures include spillways, outlet works, canals, storm drainage facilities, flood walls, and pump stations.
• Collaborate with senior project managers and technical staff across the company
• Mentor junior staff
• Travel to project sites and other offices as required, including overnight travel
• Review technical reports, letters and memoranda.
• Lead, or provide oversight for preparation of design calculations, permit documents, and reports.
• Develop construction drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates and bid documents
• Lead development of project plans, schedules and budgets
• Lead proposals to provide professional services and support other GEI offices with proposals and the delivery of professional services.

Minimum Qualifications

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands : Sedentary

Light

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

Standing

Walking

Climbing

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

Carrying objects

Push / pull

Twisting

Bending

Reaching forward

Reaching overhead

Squat / kneel / crawl

Wrist position deviation

Pinching / fine motor skills

Keyboard use / repetitive motion

Taste or smell (taste=never)

Talk or hear

Accurate 20 / 40

Very Accurate 20 / 20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

Far Vision

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Discrimination

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

Hearing

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

Chemical

Airborne communicable diseases

Extreme temperatures

Radiation

Uneven surfaces or elevations

Extreme noise levels

Dust / particulate matter

Other (exposure risks) :

Usual workday hours :

10

12

Other work hours

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