DescriptionYour Role at GEI GEI continues to grow and is seeking a Senior Water Resources/Dam Safety Engineer to join our practice in the Greater St. Louis area. This individual will have the opportunity to contribute to design, analysis and inspection of dam projects, and/or planning and implementation of water resource projects in a variety of natural and urban settings. Candidate will be part of a connected team of GEI Dam Safety professionals across the country.
Summary As a Senior Water Resources / Dam Safety Engineer and experienced seller-doer, you will help to develop and execute projects alongside our St. Louis, Missouri team, as well as technical experts throughout the region and company. As a successful Senior Water Resources / Dam Safety Engineer, you will join others who have similar talents: highly motivated, organized, and have a demonstrated record of strong project management, strong interpersonal skills, networking skills, and client relationships. You will join a leadership team that influences local branch business decisions and that supports region and company strategic direction.
Primary Responsibilities: - Support and grow the practice in Greater St. Louis area and the Midwest by serving new and existing clients and markets, while cross-selling GEI's core business areas.
- Help coordinate business development activities within the practice by identifying key clients/business areas, growth strategy, and capture strategy.
- Support proposal efforts, maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate and encourage active participation in professional organizations, and make presentations at client and industry events.
- Exemplify commitment to technical excellence balanced with client-expectations and satisfaction, and profitable project management.
- Participate in recruiting efforts and the integration, training, and mentoring of new staff.
- Serve as a technical leader and mentor.
- Contribute to strategic planning at the office, regional, and national level.
- Provide technical leadership and senior level oversight and serve as Engineer of Record.
- With the help of other regional leaders, grow our practice in the region by helping to develop new and existing clients and markets while cross-selling GEI's core business areas including remediation, water resources, geotechnical, ecological, and civil engineering.
- Serve as a role model for leadership, company culture, and values.
- Manage technical, financial, and client relationship aspects of projects.
- Develop a networking partnership with practitioners across the company.
- Participate on technical teams working across multiple offices throughout the country, problem-solving, preparing plans and specifications, and meeting with clients and subcontractors.
Minimum Qualifications: - B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering or a Water Resources related field, M.S. considered a plus.
- Seller-Doer with strong client relationships, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to seek or maintain a track record of generating new work and growing a business segment.
- Diverse technical background including a strong fundamental knowledge of the principles of water resources, structural and/or dam safety engineering.
- 10+ years of previous professional experience in water resources or dam safety consulting.
- Excellent communication skills; clear and effective technical writing and presentation development; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff, project teams, and clients; ability to successfully manage projects and lead technical work.
- Valid U.S. Driver's license.
Desired Qualifications: - Experience with dam safety and the FERC regulatory process including STIDs, PFMAs, CSIRs, and SQRAs.
- Knowledge and experience with hydroelectric dam reservoir operations.
- Civil and dam engineering design experience, including development of design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and bidding assistance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Municipal and State contract knowledge, Flood Plain Regulations, FEMA Levee Accreditation, Waters of the US experience.
- Advanced technical skills in one or more of water resources related fields including flood control design and inspection, dams and levees, water conveyance, hydraulics/ hydrological analysis, , flood plain management and related to water resources.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and development of state and federal permit documents including USACE 408 Permitting and USACE 404 Permitting.
- Willingness and ability to travel to GEI branch offices and client sites as required.
GEI's Total Rewards Package - Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- 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 here)
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More...
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT
Functional Demands:
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Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)
Physical Activity Requirements Occasional (0-35% of day) Frequent (33-66% of day) Continuous (67-100% of day) Not Applicable Sitting
6-8 hours
Standing
0-1 hour
Walking
0-1 hour
Climbing
X
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
0-10 pounds
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
0-10 pounds
Carrying objects
0-1 hour
Push/pull
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Twisting
0-1 hour
Bending
0-1 hour
Reaching forward
0-1 hour
Reaching overhead
0-1 hour
Squat/kneel/crawl
X
Wrist position deviation
3-5 hours
Pinching/fine motor skills
1-2 hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion
6-8 hours
Taste or smell (taste=never)
0-1 hour
Talk or hear
6-8 hours
Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision
X
Far Vision
X
Yes No Not Applicable Color Discrimination
X
Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception
X
Hearing
X
Environment 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
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Dust/particulate matter
X
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