Job Posting

Gerlitz Engineering Consultants (GEC), a land use planning and civil engineering consulting firm located in beautiful Grants Pass, Oregon is seeking a highly motivated civil engineering designer to fill a position in our growing business. At GEC, we focus on commercial, residential, land development, and community-oriented projects (parks, roadways, public facilities), and regularly manage the entire planning/design process from the client's first idea through construction closeout. This allows all our staff to experience multiple facets of the land use planning, engineering, and construction process on a daily basis and not just the "design" portion of the project.
Ideal Qualifications
• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Engineering Intern certification
• 1-4 years of experience in engineering consulting and design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn/improve/grow personally throughout your career
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D design software and willingness to learn other advanced engineering programs
• Ambitious new college graduates with a strong desire to jump start their career will also be considered
Job Duties
• Working in a collaborative project team environment with in house staff and outside design professionals
• A blend of both office and light field work
• Preparing creative and accurate development concepts and formal civil engineering design documents
• Producing engineering calculations/reports for various agencies and clients
• Managing multiple projects under the direct oversight of the Principal Engineer from initial design concepts through construction
• Regular interaction with local agencies, clients, and contractors to see a project through to a successful outcome
GEC is intent on creating an environment where an employee can excel in their career while having a flexible schedule for a healthy work/life balance. We support those interested in obtaining their Engineering Intern certification and Professional Licensure and will provide you with the mentorship, training, and skills required to achieve those goals. Being an integral part of the communities that we work in and helping to shape them for future generations is important to us, and we encourage employees to take an active role in local organizations that are meaningful to them.
We offer a competitive wage based on experience and qualifications along with a good benefits package. Do you have more experience and skills than the stated position? Do you have other qualifications that might compliment the GEC team (i.e. survey, structural, building design)? If so, we are happy to speak with you about how they might fit into our organization.
If you are looking for a career where you can experience the entire planning, design, and construction process on a large variety of public and private sector projects, please submit a resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at our office located at 223 NE "B" Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526. The position will remain open until filled.