Geosyntec Consultants

Principal / Senior Principal Coastal Engineer or Scientist

Geosyntec Consultants$100K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Bedford, NH
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil, coastal, environmental, or geotechnical engineering or related science; advanced degree preferred.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience, with 15+ years preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in business development and project management.
  • Experience managing mid-size to large-scale coastal engineering projects.
  • Technical expertise in hydraulic/hydrodynamic modeling and field studies.
  • Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training preferred.
  • Valid U.S. driver's license with a satisfactory record.

Responsibilities

  • Grow the coastal practice through client relationships and business development.
  • Ensure client satisfaction and achieve project profitability goals.
  • Lead and guide coastal engineering managers and staff.
  • Manage tasks and projects including planning, budgeting, and quality assurance.
  • Coordinate phases of coastal engineering work on marine projects.
  • Mentor junior staff and manage subcontractors.
  • Develop work plans, evaluate data, and write reports.
  • Participate in client and regulatory meetings to discuss project progress.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for remote work arrangements.
  • Engagement in innovative and challenging coastal projects.
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive company culture focusing on collaboration.
  • Involvement in expanding market share and business growth initiatives.
Full Job Description
Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for aCoastal Business Leader to join and build our coastal and waterfront redevelopment practice from the New England region. The successful candidate will ideally be based near our office in Bedford, NH however for the right candidate we99re also able to consider a fully remote hire. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving shoreline stabilization, dredging, marinas, and other water resources and coastal resiliency initiatives. You must have an entrepreneurial attitude, and enthusiasm for supporting business development and technical efforts to expand Geosyntec99s market share.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec99s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you99d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.

Some of the key responsibilities may include:

  • Growing our coastal practice through client relationships (private and municipal), business development efforts and implement market growth initiatives
  • Ensuring client satisfaction, project profitability goals and objectives.
  • Providing leadership, direction and guidance to coastal engineering managers and staff
  • Task and project management, including coastal engineering investigations and planning work, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
  • Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the coastal engineering work in marine related projects;
  • Management and mentoring of junior staff and managing subcontractors;
  • Work plan development, data evaluation, and report writing;
  • Reviewing and managing written document production; and
  • Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
  • Bachelor's degree in civil, coastal, environmental, or geotechnical engineering, or a related science with emphasis on coastal or water resources. (required)
  • Advanced degree in a related field of study (preferred)
  • Professional licensure (e.g. P.E. / P.G.) (desirable but not essential)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
  • At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Demonstrated business development and project management experience (required)
  • Experience overseeing mid-size to large-scale, multi-phase, coastal engineering projects (required)
  • Experience in providing technical expertise and staff oversight for field studies, hydraulic/hydrodynamic modeling, engineering analysis, report preparation, permitting, construction document preparation and construction oversight
  • Experience with environmental restoration, dredging and disposal and diversion projects (preferred)
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
  • Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
  • Fieldwork and overnight travel may be required.
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
  • Valid U.S. driver99s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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About Geosyntec Consultants

Geosyntec Consultants is an environmental consulting and engineering firm founded in 1983. The company provides consulting, engineering, and project management services to clients in the environmental, energy, and infrastructure markets. Geosyntec has more than 80 offices in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The company's services include environmental due diligence, site assessment and remediation, water resources management, and waste management. Geosyntec has worked on projects for clients in the oil and gas, mining, chemical, and manufacturing industries. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Learn more about Geosyntec Consultants
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$180 million

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