Climate Scientist

Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Job Description


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

  • Serve as the climate change subject matter expert on multi-disciplinary project teams of internal and external clients in the water sector
  • Conduct studies to document impacts of climate change, characterize flood and drought hazards, develop water resources plans, and enhance infrastructure resilience
  • 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
  • Communicate findings through a variety of technical documents including client reports, agency plans, conference publications, and oral presentations to stakeholders
  • Support practice leaders in business development activities, managing execution of work, managing client relationships, and mentoring team members.
Minimum Qualifications
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering, earth sciences, geography, or similar applied science field
  • 5+ years of experience in developing data-intensive algorithms and process models for earth science applications
  • Experience in working with a range of hydro-meteorological datasets, global climate model outputs, digital terrain data, and other geospatial datasets
  • Excellent software skills including programming in R or Python, and hydrologic modeling software such as HEC-HMS and VIC
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
We are GEI.

Some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most pressing problems \xe2\x80\x93 from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99 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 \xe2\x80\x93 we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded \xe2\x80\x93 which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI\xe2\x80\x99s career site .

GEI\xe2\x80\x99s Total Rewards Package Includes
  • Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
  • Pay Range For This Position: $95,000-120,000/year
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
  • Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office and Cell Phone Stipends
  • 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
  • Rewards and Recognition
  • GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
  • Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more
) * A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • And More\xe2\x80\xa6

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4342703
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $95000 - 120000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Rancho Cordova, CA, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned