Senior Seismic Hazard Specialist

Seismic Hazard Specialist

GEI continues to grow and is seeking a Seismic Hazard Specialist to join our practice in the West Region. Projects will include those in the water, dam, levee, building, transportation, and environmental sectors.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Support and grow the practice in West Region 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.
• Lead 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. Serve as a technical leader and mentor.
• Participate in recruiting efforts and the integration and training of new staff.
• Contribute to strategic planning at the office, regional, and national level.
• Provide technical leadership and senior level oversight.
• Overnight travel is required, approximately 0 to 15%.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in seismic hazard assessments.
• Minimum of M.S. degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering or related field, Ph.D. preferred.
• Seller-Doer with industry relationships, national recognition, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Diverse technical background including a strong fundamental knowledge of the principles of earthquake engineering and seismic hazard assessments.
• Publishing track record in seismic hazards, experience as an independent peer reviewer, knowledge of current practices and trends, and known in the industry for technical excellence.
• Collegial team builder with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to GEI branch offices, and project/client sites as required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.

We are GEI.

Some of the world's most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients' most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion.

GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Pay Range For This Position: $75.00-$120.00/hour
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Rewards and Recognition
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• For Some Positions, Hybrid Work Schedules Are Available
• And More…

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT Functional Demands:

SedentaryXLight 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

SittingXStandingXWalkingXClimbingXLifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
XLifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
XCarrying objectsXPush/pullXTwistingXBendingXReaching…