Consequences Analyst

Geosyntec Consultants • Johnson City, TN

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec Consultants has an exciting opportunity for a Consequences Analyst in our environmental sciences and engineering practice in our Johnson City, TN, Chattanooga, TN, Knoxville, TN, Atlanta, GA, Brentwood, TN, or any of our other U.S based offices . The opportunity to work a hybrid schedule or work remotely from your home-office is available at the discretion of the Company. You will apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to risk management for natural and man-made hazards for a diverse national private and public sector client base, while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in water resources engineering, environmental economics, or related field. (required)
• At least 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with modeling software tools such as LifeSim, HEC-RAS (preferred), and ArcGIS. (required)
• Experience in developing and delivering technical presentations to non-technical audiences. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, prioritizing effectively, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. (required)
• Capability to work collaboratively within teams as well as independently (required)
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Teams, and related software; (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
• Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization.
• New H-1B visa lottery and employment based green card sponsorship are not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or Professional registration (i.e., P.E.), if applicable (preferred)
• Has experience or educational knowledge of dams, levees, and tailings. (preferred)
• Familiarity with risk management, particularly within the context of FERC and GISTM requirements. (preferred)
• Knowledge of risk-informed decision-making concepts and applying risk-informed frameworks. (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performing consequence analysis to support risk assessments using consequence estimation software (e.g. LifeSim) and empirical methodologies (e.g. RCEM).
• Reviewing and/or performing detailed hydrologic and hydraulic studies;
• Applying engineering and/or economic skills to evaluate hazard mitigation strategies (e.g. cost benefit analysis);
• Data analysis, including developing Excel 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 and field investigations;
• Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, presentations, 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; and
• Help broaden our reputation via publishing and participation in prominent industry groups and conferences.

Benefits

• We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level