Description
Your role at GEI.
We are looking for an experienced seller-doer geotechnical engineer specializing in vertical construction, transportation, and contractor support to become a leader in our Atlanta, Georgia office. The candidate will also provide technical guidance, client relations, subject matter expertise, and multidisciplinary oversight to proposal and project teams, train/mentor junior staff, and provide innovative problem-solving leadership.
GEI is searching for candidates with experience and knowledge in the Atlanta and Chattanooga markets that are a leader, role model, and client-focused. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, while advancing your career with a leading national engineering and consulting firm. Our clients include private and public (local, state, and federal government) entities throughout the United States and Canada. We look forward to the selected candidate growing their career at GEI.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
• Grow our geotechnical practice in the Southeast by developing new and existing clients and markets while cross-selling GEI's other core business areas including environmental, water resources, waterfront, ecological, and civil engineering consulting.
• Exemplify commitment to technical excellence balanced with client-expectations and satisfaction, and profitable project management.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor. Assist with recruiting and training of staff.
• Lead proposal efforts, presentations, maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate in client-based professional organizations, and make presentations at industry events.
• Manage the technical, financial and client relationship aspects of a variety of geotechnical projects with a geographic emphasis in Georgia and the Southeast.
• Serve as a role model for leadership, company culture, and values.
• Contribute to strategic planning at the office, regional and national level.
Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of B.S. degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field. M.S. preferred.
• Georgia professional engineer's license.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering consulting, with 10+ years in a project/program management role.
• Extensive geotechnical background including a strong fundamental knowledge of principles of geotechnical or geostructural engineering, soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, and groundwater hydrology
• Seller-Doer with strong regional relationships, entrepreneurial spirit, and a successful track record in business development.
• Established local (Georgia) network of clients and contacts, especially developers and municipalities.
• Experience working on interdisciplinary design teams with the ability to be conversant in a variety of technical fields (e.g., environmental, civil, and structural engineering).
• Recognized for technical excellence and the development of client-focused, creative and practical solutions.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Functional Demands:
X
Sedentary
Light
Medium
Other
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
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Climbing
X
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
X
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
X
Carrying objects
X
Push/pull
X
Twisting
X
Bending
X
Reaching forward
X
Reaching overhead
X
Squat/kneel/crawl
X
Wrist position deviation
X
Pinching/fine motor skills
X
Keyboard use/repetitive motion
X
Taste or smell (taste=never)
X
Talk or hear
X
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:
X
8
10
12
Other work hours
