DWR Project Engineer

Position Overview

Your role at GEI. GEI’s West Region is seeking a motivated, project level engineer to work with one of GEI’s premier clients, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) – Operations and Maintenance Division. In this full-time role, you will work as embedded staff with DWR—exposed to DWR’s Southern Field Division facilities including Pyramid Dam, Warne Powerplant, Castaic Dam, Cedar Springs Dam, Devil Canyon Second Afterbay, Crafton Hills Dams and Perris Dam—and develop expertise in dam safety practices, FERC and DSOD engineering guidelines, dam safety risk assessments, and more. Up to 50% of your time will be in DWR’s Sacramento office with remote work possible after an initial period, and assignments typically last 1-2 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project managers and technical leads in engineering projects related to dam safety infrastructure including conveyance systems, bridge facilities, and instrumentation.
• Prepare technical scopes of work, project budgets, requests for proposals, and technical reports.
• Perform engineering evaluations related to water resource facilities.
• Provide effective leadership in proposal teams and client presentations.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary and multi-geographic project teams while maintaining regular client contact and representing GEI at industry events.
• Manage assigned projects and staff, and assist in recruiting and training additional team members.
• Travel is required, including overnight stays, owing to the field component of the role.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of B.S. degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Structural or another related engineering discipline; M.S. preferred.
• 6-8 years of professional experience in geotechnical, structural, or civil engineering; experience with project management, proposal preparation, and budgeting support.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments and perform field tasks and oversight.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Professional Engineering license is required; California license preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus (Pay Range: $36.06-55.76/hourly).
• 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 with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Professional development through Connecting Conversation Program and opportunities for advancement.
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses.
• Paid Holidays and a Generous Paid Time Off Program.
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k), along with the opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder.
• A vibrant culture focused on partnership, sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion.