Senior Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager

Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI's Water Resources practice is growing and we are seeking an experienced Water Resources Engineer. Candidate will be part of a connected team of GEI H&H and water resources professionals across the country. This individual will contribute to planning and implementation of water resource projects in a variety of natural and urban settings.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage small to large projects within technical specialty. Potential projects include, dam removals, river restoration, dam rehabilitation, flood control, stormwater management planning and design.
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for a range of projects such as, risk studies, design of hydraulic structures, flood control studies, and watershed analysis and planning.
• Oversee and lead technical studies, design development, and development of construction drawings, technical specifications, bid documents and project schedules.
• Prepare detailed written memoranda and reports on technical assignments and present technical information to peers and clients;
• Lead development of proposals to provide professional services and strive to develop new business in areas of specialty. Candidate will interface with client to understand and deliver on project needs.
• Maintain technical excellence, actively participate in professional organizations, and mentor junior staff.
• The candidate may be expected to act as the Engineer of Record on projects.
• Travel to project sites and other offices as required, including overnight travel.
• Grant writing and/or administration. Experience either with writing or administering state and local grants is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Federal and Local regulatory and permitting requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience demonstrating skills mentioned above;
• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources related field, M.S. considered a plus.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Ability to work in a team environment and meet deadlines.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to work well alone and in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to travel on temporary work assignments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

X

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 :

8

X

10

12

Other work hours