Senior Dams-Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks a Senior Dams-Geotechnical Engineer to join our geotechnical and geoenvironmental practice in Indianapolis, Ann Arbor, Cincinnati, or related offices. The role offers a hybrid work schedule at the company’s discretion.

The ideal candidate brings extensive consulting experience in dam and levee projects, strong leadership, and a track record in client management and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering (required).
• Professional licensure (P.E. or P.G.) (required).
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and perform field work.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and tasks on geotechnical dam-related work.
• Lead and support business development and proposal preparation.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for projects.
• Monitor heavy civil construction projects.
• Conduct dam and levee evaluations.
• Develop instrumentation monitoring systems and reports.
• Prepare drawings, design calculations, specs and permits.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

8+ years consulting experience

Travel readiness

Excellent writing and communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Professional licensure (P.E./P.G.)

Job description

Senior Dams-Geotechnical Engineer

Primary Location: US-IN-Indianapolis

ID: 2026-5062

Category: Dams & Levees

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Additional Location: US-OH-Cincinnati

Additional Location: US-MI-Ann Arbor

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Dams - Geotechnical Engineer to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in one of our Indianapolis, Indiana, Ann Arbor, Michigan, or Cincinnati, Ohio offices. The ability to work a hybrid work schedule is at the discretion of the company.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'd work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.

Some of the key responsibilities may include:

• Project/task management;
• Leading and supporting business development efforts, including proposal preparation;
• Budget and schedule preparation;
• Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;
• Dam and levee evaluations;
• Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems;
• Developing construction documents; and
• Preparation of 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.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or a related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in civil, geotechnical engineering or a related field. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E., P.G.). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 years directly relevant experience in a consulting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)Field work and overnight travel may be required.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)