Description Your role at GEI. GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) is seeking an Intermediate Civil Construction Technologist to support the construction oversight of projects out of our Kitchener office. Under supervision of senior staff, this individual will provide support to ongoing infrastructure projects, including roads, sewers, watermains, and wastewater pumping stations. Field activities will include performing construction inspection and documentation, surveying, and layout.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Construction oversight, including inspection of civil engineering projects for compliance with contract drawings, specifications, permits and other associated contract documents and requirements. Projects may include watermains, sewers, road works, site civil development, and wastewater pumping stations.
• Perform topographic surveys to document site conditions, construction volumes, and conformance to design.
• Preparation of status and daily inspection reports for documentation of work observed.
• Preparation of construction documentation reports, figures, and as-built drawings.
• Provide assistance with constructability reviews, cost estimates, schedules, etc.
• Provide assistance with contract administration functions during construction, including quantity calculations/review, schedule analysis, change order preparation, correspondence, RFI responses, submittal review and responses, payment certificate processing, and documentation preparation, logging, and tracking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Civil Engineering Technology Diploma (3-year advanced diploma).
• 2-5 years of previous professional experience in civil engineering construction and consulting; knowledge and familiarity with construction inspection.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Preference will also be given toward candidates with experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and performing survey work.
• G license and access to a vehicle.
• Physical and environmental requirements for this position are available upon request.

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 several 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. See all our office locations here.

In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused. As a Young Professional (YP) at GEI, you will have access to a program designed by fellow YPs to help you grow and feel connected within the company. The YP program fosters community building, networking, and offers exclusive career development opportunities. With a wide range of initiatives from Lunch & Learns with senior staff to cross-office social events, the YP program offers a supportive platform to learn, lead, and thrive at GEI. As an 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 Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts
• 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
• Cell Phone Stipends
• Rewards and Recognition
• RRSP Program
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.