Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to add technical and business development expertise to our Oakland, California office supporting our profitable and growing Dams, Levees, and Hydropower engineering practice.

Job Flexibility

GEI is instituting a hybrid workplace environment, which allows workers to choose from a range of options allowing a combination of work from home and in the office. This can range from working in the office a minimum of 2-days a week, or electing to work the full 5-days in the office. This allows for a forward-looking flexible work environment in our office of the future.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Project manager and technical lead for geotechnical engineering projects and tasks including evaluation, design and remediation of dams, levees and hydropower facilities; geotechnical instrumentation; geotechnical investigations and design for major water infrastructure including conveyance (pipelines, canals, penstocks, pump stations, and tunnels), bridge, and waterfront facilities.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for proposals and projects, project budgets, requests for proposals for contractors, and technical reports.
• Lead proposal teams and presentations.
• Lead and participate in multi-disciplinary, multi-geographic project teams.
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client-based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events.
• Manage projects and staff, including technical leadership and oversight, risk management, and mentoring.
• Assist in recruiting and training additional staff.
• This position has a field component; travel and some overnight travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of B.S. degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field. M.S. preferred.
• 10+ years of previous professional experience in geotechnical engineering; significant Project Management experience, including proposal preparation and budgeting; thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations; proven business development skills.
• Extensive geotechnical background including a strong fundamental knowledge of principles of geotechnical or geostructural engineering, soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, and groundwater hydrology.
• Recognized for technical excellence and development of client-focused, creative, and practical solutions.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial attitude with desire and ability to participate in business development efforts to generate new work.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.
• Willingness and ability to perform field tasks and oversight.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Professional Engineering license required.

Physical Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT Functional Demands:

Sedentary

LightXMedium 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

SittingX 0-2hrsStandingXWalkingX – 6-8hrsClimbingXLifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)25lbsLifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)25lbsCarrying objectsXPush/pullX – 4-6hrsTwistingXBendingXReaching forwardXReaching overheadXSquat/kneel/crawlXWrist position deviationXPinching/fine motor skillsXKeyboard use/repetitive motionXTaste orsmell (taste=never)
XTalk or hearXAccurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable Near VisionXFar VisionXYes No Not  Applicable Color DiscriminationXSensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not  Applicable Depth perceptionXHearingXEnvironment Requirements Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated Blood borne pathogensXChemicalXAirborne communicable diseasesXExtreme temperaturesXRadiationXUneven surfaces or elevationsXExtreme noise levelsXDust/particulate matterXOther (exposure risks):

Usual workday hours:8X1012

Other work hours - WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Functional Demands:

- Sedentary
- Light - X
- 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%…