Senior Dams Engineer​/Project Manager

Senior Dams Engineer / Project Manager

GEI Consultants, Inc. is hiring a Senior Dams Engineer / Project Manager to lead complex water infrastructure projects in Upstate New York and surrounding states.

• Collaborate with practitioners on the overall strategy and vision to reinforce and expand the Upstate NY Dams Practice.
• Plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise design teams in inspection, evaluation, and design of water infrastructure projects such as dams, levees, spillways, outlet works, hydroelectric facilities, and other structures.
• Provide technical input and oversight in disciplines including civil, structural, geotechnical, water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, mechanical.
• Resolve complex issues to benefit clients.
• Manage local, regional, and national projects.
• Identify, develop, pursue, and win opportunities with new and existing clients in NY, PA, VT, East region, and nationwide.
• Lead project teams representing multiple services and subconsultants.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in design, project management, and construction of dams, levees, flood management systems, and/or hydropower projects.
• Registered professional civil engineer in New York.
• Understanding of regulatory and permitting environment in New York and surrounding states (NY DEC, PA DEP, VT ANR, USACE, FERC).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Experience pursuing and winning opportunities for water clients in NY.
• Reputable standing in NY market for dams, levees, flood control structures, and/or hydropower services.
• Strong analysis and design experience on large civil works projects such as dams, levees, flood walls, canals, penstocks.
• Ability to supervise and direct junior staff.

• Competitive salary range $100,000 – $150,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave and generous PTO.
• Hybrid work schedule and commuting benefits.
• GEI University for continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plan.
• Opportunities to be an employee owner and share‑holder.

Upstate New York (full‑time).

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability status.

Work environment is primarily sedentary with occasional physical tasks (light to moderate). Typical day includes sitting, light standing, occasional walking, climbing, and lifting (0–10 lbs). Full details available upon request.