Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager Dams and Levees

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Geotechnical Engineering Group in the Rancho Cordova office. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of dam, levee, and hydropower projects while being part of a dynamic team focused on business development.

Job Flexibility

GEI is implementing a hybrid workplace environment, allowing for a flexible combination of remote work and in-office days. This model supports a forward-thinking approach to 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.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for proposals and projects, project budgets, requests for proposals for contractors, and technical reports.
• Provide effective and leadership role in 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of B.S. degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field; Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field preferred.
• 10 to 15+ 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 engineering, soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, and groundwater hydrology.
• Focused on and 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

• Sedentary
• Lifting (floor to waist level): 0-10 pounds
• Lifting (waist level and above): 0-10 pounds
• Climbing: X
• Squat/kneel/crawl: X
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: 6-8 hours
• Taste or smell: 0-1 hour
• Talk or hear: 6-8 hours
• Accurate: 20/20
• Color discrimination: X
• Depth perception: X
• Hearing: X
• Environment: Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated
• Workday hours: 8