GEI Consultants

GeoWorld; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive compensation

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits program

Hybrid work schedules

Continuing education assistance

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Dams Engineer / Project Manager in New York. The role involves managing complex water infrastructure projects and expanding the company's market share in the region. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in civil engineering, specifically with dams and levees, and be a registered engineer in New York. The position offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work schedule, along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in design, project management, and construction of dams, levees, and hydropower projects.
• Expertise in regulatory and permitting environments in New York and surrounding states.
• Ability to supervise and direct junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on strategy to expand the Upstate NY Dams Practice.
• Plan and supervise design teams in water infrastructure projects.
• Identify and win opportunities with clients in multiple states.

Skills

Water infrastructure project management

Civil engineering

Strong communication skills

Education

Registered professional civil engineer in New York

Job description

Description Your role at GEI. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Dams Engineer / Project Manager, with a strategic focus on Upstate New York. This position aligns with GEI’s seller-doer model. The ideal candidate will bring proven success in securing, managing, and delivering complex water infrastructure projects and be excited by the opportunity to manage and deliver projects and help expand GEI’s market share in Upstate NY and neighboring states.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Collaborate with existing practitioners on the overall strategy and vision to reinforce and expand the Upstate NY Dams Practice
• Plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise design teams in the inspection, evaluation, and design of water infrastructure projects such as dams, levees, spillways, outlet works, hydroelectric facilities, and other appurtenant structures
• Provide technical input and oversight in one or more of the following technical disciplines: civil, structural, geotechnical, water resources, hydrology and hydraulics, mechanical
• Resolve complex issues to benefit our clients
• Manage local, regional, and national projects
• Identify, develop, pursue, and win opportunities with new and existing clients within New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, the East region, and nationwide
• Manage project teams often representing multiple services and subconsultants.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in design, project management, and construction of dams, levees, flood management systems, and/or hydropower projects
• Registered professional civil engineer in New York
• Understanding of regulatory and permitting environment in New York and the surrounding states, including work under the jurisdiction of the NYSDEC, PADEP, VTANR, and other agencies (USACE, FERC, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience pursuing and winning opportunities for water clients in NY
• Strong reputation in the NY market for dams, levees, flood control structures and/or hydropower services
• Demonstrated experience in water resource engineering with strong analysis and design experience working on large civil works projects such as dams, levees, flood walls, canals, penstocks, and related structures.
• Able to supervise and direct junior staff.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $100,000.00 – $150,000.00/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn morehere)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion