Structural Practice Lead - Hydraulic Structures

Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Structural Practice Lead - Hydraulic Structures to assist in growing our practice. The position can be based in Syracuse, NY or Bloomfield, NJ, or any Geosyntec office in the United States. This role may offer hybrid or fully remote work at the discretion of the company. Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree with a specialization in structural engineering and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

The role supports the national Dams and Hydraulic Structures Engineering practice and involves heavy-civil works and hydraulic structures such as embankment and concrete dams, retaining structures, spillways, outlet works, conveyance systems, appurtenant structures, shoring systems, river navigation locks, flood walls, pump houses, and powerhouses.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address environmental, natural resource, and civil infrastructure challenges. We invest in our people and offer competitive pay and benefits and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit:

• Collaboration and mentoring are core to Geosyntec’s culture. Work with experienced professionals to grow and lead our Dams and Hydraulic Structures practice.
• Lead business development activities in collaboration with the Dams and Hydraulic Structures practice and other engineering staff nationally.
• Develop and coordinate a regional business strategy for Dams and Hydraulic Structures.
• Establish relationships with potential clients and identify opportunities.
• Assist with recruitment to assemble a talented, multi-disciplinary team.
• Leverage relationships with potential teaming partners and work with marketing to prepare marketing materials.
• Lead the preparation of technical proposals and participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for projects in dam and hydraulic structures, including dam safety, structural evaluations, risk analyses, rehabilitation options, design services, and construction support.
• Lead dam safety reviews for mining and water dams.
• Mentor technical staff and contribute to staff development and recruiting to grow the firm’s dam engineering capabilities.
• Ensure projects meet goals for technical excellence, budget, schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Drive travel to client sites, offices, or project locations as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with emphasis on structural engineering (required).
• Advanced degree in the same or related field (preferred).
• Professional registration (PE or SE) (required).

• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of relevant experience with dam engineering (required).
• Understanding of regulations and guidelines (USACE, US , NRCS, FERC, state agencies) and best practices (preferred).
• Knowledge of RIDM methodologies (preferred).
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams (required).
• Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel for site visits and meetings (required).
• Proven track record in client development and management with overnight travel (required).
• Strong leadership and communication skills (required).
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and renewals (preferred).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).
• Current work authorization in the U.S. (visa sponsorship not available).

• Salary ranges vary by location. Examples:
  Bloomfield, NJ: $146,565–$259,765;
  Syracuse, NY: $133,820–$237,175;
  Boston, MA: $146,565–$259,765.
• Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal time off, medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k), and other eligible benefits.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Science, Consulting, and Engineering

• Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, and Construction