Structural Practice Lead - Hydraulic Structures

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. • Boston, MA

77d • $133,820 - $259,765

About The Position

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Structural Practice Lead - Hydraulic Structures to assist in growing our practice, to be based in our Syracuse, NY or Bloomfield, NJ office, or any of our other Geosyntec offices throughout the United States. This position may offer the flexibility to work a hybrid or fully remote schedule at the discretion of the company. This individual shall have a degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in structural engineering, and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. This position will provide technical expertise and collaborate with our existing network of dam engineering professionals to help grow our national Dams and Hydraulic Structures Engineering practice and contribute to innovative and challenging projects involving heavy-civil works and hydraulic structures such as embankment and concrete dams, retaining structures, spillways, outlet works, conveyance systems, appurtenant structures, shoring systems, river navigation locks, flood walls, pump houses, and powerhouses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with emphasis on structural engineering.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience with dam engineering.
• Detailed understanding of Regulations and Guidelines including USACE, USBR, NRCS, FERC, and state agencies.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel for site visits.
• Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional registration (i.e., PE or SE).
• 15+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Risk-Informed-Decision-Making (RIDM) methodologies.
• Previously approved as Part 12D Independent Consultant by FERC.
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced professionals to integrate into Geosyntec’s culture.
• Lead business development activities for Dams and Hydraulic Structures.
• Develop and coordinate a regional business strategy for Dams and Hydraulic Structures.
• Establish relationships with potential clients.
• Identify and track clients and opportunities.
• Assist with recruitment of top talent to assemble a talented, multi-disciplinary team.
• Leverage existing and establish new relationships with potential teaming partners.
• Work with marketing staff for the preparation of marketing materials.
• Lead the preparation of technical proposals.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for Dams and Hydraulic Structures projects.
• Conduct dam safety inspections and engineering assessments.
• Perform structural evaluations and stability analyses.
• Conduct potential failure modes analyses and risk analyses.
• Evaluate and compare rehabilitation options for dams.
• Prepare construction plans and specifications.
• Provide design services during construction.
• Lead dam safety reviews for both mining and water dams.
• Mentor technical staff and assist with staff development.
• Ensure projects achieve goals for technical excellence, budget control, schedule compliance, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and other benefits to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees