Senior Dams & Hydropower Project Leader – Upstate NY

GEI Consultants, Inc; Town of Amherst (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

Hybrid work schedules

401(k) with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Senior Dams Engineer / Project Manager to lead the Upstate New York practice. The role focuses on securing, managing, and delivering complex water infrastructure projects while expanding GEI’s market share in NY, PA, VT, and the East region.

You will supervise design teams across dams, levees, spillways, and hydro facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality delivery. Strong client engagement and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in design, project management, and construction of dams, levees, flood systems, and/or hydropower.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and vision for Upstate NY Dams Practice.
• Plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise design teams for water infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical input in civil, structural, geotechnical, hydraulics, mechanical disciplines.
• Manage local, regional, and national projects.
• Identify and win opportunities with NY, PA, VT, and East region clients.
• Oversee project teams including multiple services and subconsultants.

Skills

Dams design and assessment

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in NY

Job description

GEI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Senior Dams Engineer / Project Manager to lead the Upstate New York practice. The role focuses on securing, managing, and delivering complex water infrastructure projects while expanding GEI’s market share in NY, PA, VT, and the East region.

You will supervise design teams across dams, levees, spillways, and hydro facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality delivery. Strong client engagement and leadership are essential for success.