Senior Dams-Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Geosyntec is hiring a Senior Dams-Geotechnical Engineer for its geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice. The position may be based in the Indianapolis, Indiana; Ann Arbor, Michigan; or Cincinnati, Ohio office. A hybrid schedule may be available at the company’s discretion. This role is suited to an experienced engineer who will lead and contribute to challenging dam, levee, geotechnical analysis, design, and construction projects, while supporting project management, business development, client management, and the growth of the firm’s practices and capabilities. The position operates within Geosyntec’s collaborative sell-manage-do culture. Along with technical project work, the engineer may take on project management, staff management and development, and mentoring responsibilities. Field work and overnight travel may be required, as may health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. The employee may need to drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to project sites, offices, and other business locations. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients on environmental, natural-resource, and civil-infrastructure challenges. The company describes itself as investing in employees and offering competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs to support employees and their families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related field.
Professional registration, such as P.E. or P.G.
At least 8 years of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handle multiple project assignments, meet strict deadlines, and travel to client facilities as needed.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage projects and tasks.
Lead and support business development, including proposal preparation.
Prepare project budgets and schedules.
Monitor heavy civil construction projects.
Evaluate dams and levees.
Develop and manage instrumentation monitoring systems.
Develop construction documents.
Prepare engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites and other business locations as needed.
Contribute to staff management and development and mentor colleagues as requested.