Senior Principal Coastal Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Oak Brook, IL

1d•$165,255 - $247,885

About The Position

Geosyntec is hiring a Senior Principal Coastal Engineer to help grow its coastal and water resources engineering practice, based in its Oak Brook or Chicago, Illinois office. The role is suited to a highly experienced engineering leader contributing to projects involving coastal and water resources engineering, coastal resiliency, waterfront design development, marinas, harbors, shoreline protection structures, beaches, and wetlands. Clients include public-sector, private-sector, and governmental organizations. The position combines technical design, business development, client and project management, staff mentoring, and fieldwork. The engineer will lead proposals and develop business, manage project delivery and subcontractors, prepare technical and regulatory documents, and represent the firm in meetings with clients and regulatory personnel. Travel to project sites and other business locations may be needed. The stated base salary range for the listed Illinois locations is $165,255 to $247,885 per year. Compensation depends on factors including education, experience, skill set, and location. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in coastal or water resources engineering.
Professional certification, such as P.E. or P.G.
At least 15 years of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Detailed understanding of coastal and water resources regulations.
Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams.
Demonstrated success in developing and managing clients.
Proven leadership skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple project assignments, meet strict deadlines, and travel to client facilities as needed.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in coastal or water resources engineering.
25 or more years of directly relevant experience.
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and refreshers.

Responsibilities

Perform civil, coastal, and water resources design work.
Develop business by bringing in new clients, obtaining repeat business, leading proposal preparation, and developing and implementing a business development plan.
Manage and mentor junior staff and manage subcontractors.
Manage projects and tasks, including planning and implementing investigations and data collection, managing budgets, meeting schedules, and maintaining quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
Prepare engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications.
Perform fieldwork associated with design and construction administration services.
Review and manage written document production.
Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites and other business locations as needed.