Senior Dam Safety Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 U.S. 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.

Functional Demands:

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) / (67-100% of day) / Not Applicable

6-8 hours Standing 0-1 hour Walking 0-1 hour Climbing X

Lifting (floor to waist level) 0-1 hour Lifting (waist level and above) X Carrying objects X Push/pull X Twisting X Reaching forward X Reaching overhead X 3-5 hours 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 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision X Far Vision X Yes No Not Applicable X Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception X Hearing X Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated X Chemical X X Extreme temperatures X Radiation X Uneven surfaces or elevations X X Dust/particulate matter X Other (exposure risks): X 8 10 12 Other work hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.