Description Your role at GEI. GEI continues to grow and is seeking a Seismic Hazard Specialist to join our practice in the West Region. Projects will include those in the water, dam, levee, building, transportation, and environmental sectors.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties - Support and grow the practice in West Region 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.
- Lead 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. Serve as a technical leader and mentor.
- Participate in recruiting efforts and the integration and training of new staff.
- Contribute to strategic planning at the office, regional, and national level.
- Provide technical leadership and senior level oversight.
- Overnight travel is required, approximately 0 to 15%.
Minimum Qualifications - 15+ years of progressive experience in seismic hazard assessments.
- Minimum of M.S. degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering or related field, Ph.D. preferred.
- Seller-Doer with industry relationships, national recognition, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Diverse technical background including a strong fundamental knowledge of the principles of earthquake engineering and seismic hazard assessments.
- Publishing track record in seismic hazards, experience as an independent peer reviewer, knowledge of current practices and trends, and known in the industry for technical excellence.
- Collegial team builder with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel to GEI branch offices, and project/client sites as required.
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes - Market-Competitive Compensation
- Pay Range For This Position: $75.00-$120.00/hour
- Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
- Rewards and Recognition
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- For Some Positions, Hybrid Work Schedules Are Available
- And More...
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT
Functional Demands:
Sedentary
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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)
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Carrying objects
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Push/pull
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Twisting
X
Bending
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Reaching forward
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Reaching overhead
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Squat/kneel/crawl
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Wrist position deviation
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Pinching/fine motor skills
X
Keyboard use/repetitive motion
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Taste or smell (taste=never)
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Talk or hear
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Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision
X
Far Vision
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Yes No Not Applicable Color Discrimination
X
Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception
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Hearing
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Environment Requirements Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated Blood borne pathogens
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Chemical
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Airborne communicable diseases
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Extreme temperatures
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Radiation
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Uneven surfaces or elevations
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Extreme noise levels
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Dust/particulate matter
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Other (exposure risks): Usual workday hours :
8
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10
12
Other work hours
