Description Your role at GEI. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Dams Engineer / Practice Leader, with a strategic focus on the New York City metro region
This position is a leadership role for a forward-thinking professional who combines technical expertise with strong business development acumen. The ideal candidate will bring proven success in securing, managing, and delivering complex water infrastructure projects and be excited by the opportunity to expand market share in one of the nation's most critical and complex water markets.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties - Collaborate with existing practitioners and growth leaders to develop the overall strategy and vision to reinforce and expand the metro NY Dams Practice
- Identify, develop, pursue, and win opportunities with new and existing clients within New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, the East region, and nationwide
- Plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise design teams in the inspection, evaluation, and design of water infrastructure projects such as dams, levees, spillways, outlet works, hydroelectric facilities, and other appurtenant structures
- Provide technical input and oversight in one or more of the following technical disciplines: civil, structural, geotechnical, water resources, hydrology and hydraulics, mechanical
- Resolve complex issues to benefit our clients
- Manage local, regional, and national projects
- Manage project teams that include 10 or more members, often representing multiple services and subconsultants.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in engineering required; MS preferred
- 20+ years' experience in design, project management, and construction of dams, levees, flood management systems, and/or hydropower projects
- Registered professional civil engineer in New York
- Ability to work with limited supervision; organized; energetic and enthusiastic; and ability to build productive working relationships within the firm and with project teams
- Understanding of regulatory and permitting environment in New York and the surrounding states, including work under the jurisdiction of the NYSDEC, NYCDEP, NJDEP, and other agencies (USACE, FERC, etc.)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated experience in pursuing and winning opportunities for water clients in the metro NY region
- Strong reputation in the metro NY market for dams, levees, flood control structures and/or hydropower services
- Demonstrated experience in water resource engineering with strong analysis and design experience working on large civil works projects such as dams, levees, flood walls, canals, penstocks, and related structures.
- Able to supervise and direct junior staff.
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
X
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
X
Dust/particulate matter
X
Other (exposure risks): Usual workday hours :
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