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Marquette, MI Co-Op

GEI Consultants, Inc. is a leading consulting engineering and environmental firm ranked #92 in the ENR top 500 (2018). We serve hundreds of government, energy, industry and institutional clients, and have completed 50,000 project engagements throughout the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries.

GEI, a privately held employee owned company, was founded nearly 50 years ago by five engineering pioneers. GEI now consists of over 900 employees in multiple offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our technical experts are involved in dozens of specialty services emanating from our core solutions in water, energy, buildings, infrastructure and industrial. Our technical experts are some of the most innovative and leading subject matter experts in their respective fields. We continue to grow and expand in our solutions, expertise and geography to ensure we can continue providing valuable solutions to our clients.

Our culture is one where we encourage employees to respectfully and thoughtfully challenge current practices for continual improvement. We believe this constructive engagement helps us evolve in an ever-changing business environment and will strengthen our organization in the future. Our practices reflect our commitment to a collaborative teaming approach, encouraging diverse perspectives which lead to innovation and value added solutions that fuel our success. Our committed employees work hard for our clients and in support of one another. In return we invest in a culture with engaging learning and career development opportunities, a competitive total rewards package, recognition, and the opportunity for some fun along the way.

Job Description

The Marquette, Michigan office of GEI is seeking highly motivated individuals to perform a broad range of field engineering technician duties and/or support design engineers in the office setting.   

Essential Responsibilities, Duties, Skills – Construction Technician Co-Op:

• Candidates will work with engineers, contractors and public works personnel while performing construction observation and documentation, materials testing services, and data collection for infrastructure projects. 
• Describe and classify soil samples.
• Collect and perform field and laboratory tests on soil and concrete.
• Report daily progress/problems in the field to field supervisor.
• Previous experience in construction inspection and materials testing with experience in soils, concrete, and bituminous paving, is desired but not necessary.
• Certifications from ACI and/or State of Michigan highly desired.
• Excellent organizational skills and valid driver’s license are required.
• Travel to project sites required, including overnight travel.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties – Design Engineering Support Co-Op:

• Provide design engineering support to project engineers and managers on a variety of civil, structural, water resource and hydropower projects.
• Preference will be given toward candidates with experience using AutoCAD.
• Travel to project sites required, including overnight travel.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends

GEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

GEI will be at the Virtual Career Fair this week! Check them out!