Dams & Hydraulic Structures Practice Leader - Texas & Southeast
Overview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal or Senior Principal-Level Engineer preferably based in one of our Atlanta offices: Kennesaw or Midtown, but can also be based in one of our offices in the region: GA, AL, MS, LA, or TX. This position will serve as an Engineering Practice Leader for Dams and Hydraulic Structures in the Southeast US.
About the Role
This position will provide technical expertise and collaborate with our existing network of dam engineering professionals to help grow our national Dams and Hydraulic Structures Engineering practice in the Region and contribute to innovative and challenging projects involving heavy-civil works and hydraulic structures such as embankment and concrete dams, spillways, outlet works, conveyance systems, river navigation locks, flood walls, and powerhouses.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate and mentor within Geosyntec’s culture, working on challenging technical projects while leveraging existing knowledge and experience to help expand the firm's practices and capabilities.
- Work on business development activities within adjacent states, including developing and coordinating a regional business strategy for Dams and Hydraulic Structures, establishing relationships with potential clients, identifying and tracking clients and opportunities, recruiting top talent, assembling a talented, multi-disciplinary team, and building relationships with potential teaming partners.
- Leverage existing and establish new relationships with potential teaming partners, participate in professional organizations and activities, and provide leadership within the Geosyntec Dams and Hydraulic Structures practice to develop and implement current dam engineering best practices within the firm.
- Provide technical leadership, direction, and oversight for Dams and Hydraulic Structures projects in areas such as dam safety inspections, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, geotechnical analyses, structural evaluations, and rehabilitation options.
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering degree).
- Advanced degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geology, Structural, or Hydraulics Engineering (preferred).
- Registered as a Professional Engineer in the U.S. (required) and Georgia (required or ability to receive P.E. via comity within 6 months of employment).
- NCEES Record for PE comity (preferred).
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of progressive experience in consulting industry, or equivalent combination of advanced education and experience.
- Knowledge of and experience with the water resources and dams practice in the Region.
- Knowledge of Risk-Informed-Decision-Making methodologies such as USACE, FERC, and Reclamation (preferred).
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).