Senior Professional Consequences Analyst (Part Time)

Overview

Geosyntec Consultants has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Professional Consequences Analyst in our Dams and Levees practice in Los Angeles or Costa Mesa, California. The opportunity for a fully remote work schedule at the discretion of the Company. You will apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to risk management for dams, levees, and tailings facilities and natural resources and environmental engineering/economics for a diverse national private and public sector client base, while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performing dam and levee consequence analyses in support of screening-level, semi-quantitative (SQRA), and fully quantitative risk assessments (QRA)

• Applying state-of-the-practice consequence estimation software (e.g. LifeSim) and methodologies

• Reviewing or performing detailed hydrologic and hydraulic studies

• Applying engineering and/or economic skills to evaluating natural resource and environmental hazards and the associated costs and benefits

• Data analysis, including developing spreadsheets and working with web-based applications and programming tools

• GIS analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures for effective data visualization

• Conducting site inspections, field investigations, and construction support services to support the Tennessee branch

• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals

• Interacting with client representatives and their stakeholders including providing in-person and virtual presentations, conducting consequence elicitations, and facilitating risk management exercises

• Supporting research efforts to advance the state-of-the-practice

• Task and project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments

• Consistent with our sell-manage-do business model, play a role supporting lead generation, business development, staff development, and mentoring

• Help broaden our reputation via publishing and participation in prominent industry groups and conferences

Training

This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, natural resources, or related field. (required)

• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)

• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.). (preferred)

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• At least 8 years of research or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)

• Experience with modeling software tools such as LifeSim (required), HEC-RAS, Flo-2D, and ArcGIS. (preferred)

• Familiarity with feasibility and planning studies, alternative formulation, and comprehensive evaluation of project costs and benefits. (preferred)

• Knowledge of risk-informed decision-making concepts and applying risk-informed frameworks. (preferred)

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to dam safety. (preferred)

• Experience in developing and delivering technical presentations. (required)

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)

• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)

• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and related software. (required)

Compensation

The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.