Project Development Engineer

GeoStabilization International • Oklahoma City, OK

9d • $95,000 - $105,000 • Remote

About The Position

As a Project Development Engineer, you are part of GSI’s frontline growth team - responsible for identifying, qualifying, and winning geohazard mitigation projects across key accounts and strategic markets. This role blends technical insight with a strong relationship-first approach to business development. You’ll own the pursuit lifecycle: from uncovering high-fit opportunities to crafting winning solutions in collaboration with clients and internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 8–10+ years of experience in technical sales, business development, or client-facing engineering roles (preferably in geotechnical, energy - power, oil & gas, renewables, or heavy civil markets sectors)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Experience with cost estimation, design/build models, and public or private procurement processes
• Understanding of construction field practices and heavy equipment
• Prior CRM experience (e.g., Salesforce); B2W estimating experience is a plus
• Candidates must be based in the OK, CO, TX or CA
• Approximately 50% company-sponsored travel required including customer site visits and overnight trips.
• Technical acumen: able to understand, communicate, and troubleshoot geotechnical challenges and solutions.
• Strong communicator & listener: can simplify complex ideas and influence stakeholders through storytelling, credibility, and responsiveness.
• Network builder: proven success developing a presence within technical, construction, and engineering communities.
• Client-first mindset: anticipates needs, delivers promptly, and maintains high standards of professionalism and follow-up.
• Resilient & driven: comfortable operating with limited direction in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation & positioning: proactively identify high-potential opportunities in the Energy (Power, Oil & Gas, Renewable), and heavy civil markets within your territory.
• Relationship development: build trust-based relationships with key decision-makers, consultants, and influencers. Prioritize responsiveness and follow-through.
• Client-facing solutioning: present technical concepts and solutions in ways that resonate with client needs. Offer design/build value tailored to project challenges.
• Market engagement: attend local industry events, trade shows, and association meetings. Network intentionally to increase visibility and uncover opportunities.
• Pursuit management: collaborate across estimating, engineering, and operations to shape compelling proposals, budgets, and delivery plans.
• Account strategy: maintain and grow account relationships via client-specific pursuit plans. Track engagement and performance via CRM tools.
• Team collaboration: support broader sales and engineering teams by sharing market insights, competitive intel, and cross-regional leads.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future including company match
• In addition to 7 observed holidays, salaried team members have flexible paid time off
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees