Climate Scientist Jobs

Your role at GEI.

GEI is expanding its Sacramento Office. We seek an outstanding, dedicated professional with a background in conducting climate change analyses and developing data-centric applications for hydrology, infrastructure resilience, and other planning applications to augment our existing climate services group. GEI is a privately held, mid-sized, award-winning consulting firm with over twenty offices throughout the United States.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead implementation of physically based and machine learning models for predicting short, medium and long-range impacts of climate on complex system planning and operations
• Conduct studies to document impacts of climate change, characterize flood and drought hazards, develop water resources plans, and enhance infrastructure resilience
• Support practice leaders in business development activities, managing execution of work, managing client relationships, and mentoring team members.
• Communicate findings through a variety of technical documents including client reports, agency plans, conference publications, and oral presentations to stakeholders
• Serve as the climate change subject matter expert on multi-disciplinary project teams of internal and external clients in the water sector

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developing data-intensive algorithms and process models for earth science applications
• Excellent software skills including programming in R or Python, and hydrologic modeling software such as HEC-HMS and VIC
• Experience in working with a range of hydro-meteorological datasets, global climate model outputs, digital terrain data, and other geospatial datasets
• M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering, earth sciences, geography, or similar applied science field
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

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 more than 40 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.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% 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

• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Pay Range For This Position: $95,000-120,000/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• And More…
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office and Cell Phone Stipends
• Rewards and Recognition

Physical Job Requirements

Sedentary

X

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

X

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

X

Carrying objects

X

Push/pull

X

Twisting

X

Bending

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching overhead

X

Squat/kneel/crawl

X

Wrist position deviation

X

Pinching/fine motor skills

X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

X

Taste or smell (taste=never)

X

Talk or hear

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Environmental 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

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.