Senior Dams - Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; East Park (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants in Johnson City, TN is seeking a Senior Dams - Geotechnical Engineer to lead dam and levee projects within our geoenvironmental practice. This role emphasizes project leadership, design, and construction oversight in a dynamic consulting environment.

The ideal candidate holds a civil/geotechnical degree, PE or P.G. licensure, 8+ years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel to client sites for project delivery and field work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering is required.
• P.E. or P.G. licensure is required.
• Advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management tasks and staff development.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, and schedules.
• Monitor heavy civil construction and dam/levee evaluations.
• Develop instrumentation monitoring systems and design documents.
• Prepare engineering reports, calculations, drawings, and permits.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

Project management

Geotechnical analysis

Leadership

Technical writing

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Professional registration (P.E., P.G.)

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Senior Dams - Geotechnical Engineer

• Primary Location: US-TN-Johnson City
• ID: 2026-4841
• Category: Dams & Levees
• Position Type: Regular Full-Time
• Remote: No

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 our Johnson City, TN office. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving project management, design and construction, coal combustion residuals, dam and levees, and geotechnical analysis.

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.

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 and proposal preparation support;
• 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)