Senior Dams & Water Resources Structural Lead (Hybrid)

The International; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

Annual performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

GEI is seeking an experienced structural engineer to join our dams and water resources consulting practice. You will design new facilities, upgrade existing developments, and evaluate safety for major dam projects across the nation, working with leading experts in dam safety at a premier firm.

The position offers hybrid work with about three days in-office and two days remote, with occasional field work including hiking to remote sites. Travel and field readiness are required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• 7 to 15+ years' experience in structural engineering related to dams and water resources structures.
• Professional Engineer licensure or the ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire.
• Experience with structural analysis software (SAP2000/STAAD/RISA/ANSYS, etc.) and AutoCAD.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel on temporary assignments.
• Willingness and ability to work in the field and in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Serve as structural lead, and/or project/task manager.
• Oversee and review designs developed by staff engineers. Mentor and promote technical development of staff engineers.
• Analyze new and existing concrete gravity dams, arch dams, buttress dams, spillways, powerhouses, intake towers, penstocks, dam gates, and similar structures for stresses, stability, and performance under extreme loads.
• Analyze and design foundations, retaining walls, temporary works, and special structures.
• Develop and evaluate alternatives for new facilities and upgrades to existing projects.
• Complete detailed design calculations and prepare contract documents and technical specifications.
• Inspect ongoing dam and water resources construction projects for conformance with design requirements.
• Inspect existing projects as part of regulatory compliance programs (e.g., FERC Part 12D).
• Participate in semi-quantitative risk analysis workshops.
• Prepare formal written reports, give presentations, and participate in internal and client meetings.
• Prepare scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

SAP2000/STAAD/RISA/ANSYS

AutoCAD

Revit BIM

Job description

GEI is seeking an experienced structural engineer to join our dams and water resources consulting practice. You will design new facilities, upgrade existing developments, and evaluate safety for major dam projects across the nation, working with leading experts in dam safety at a premier firm.

The position offers hybrid work with about three days in-office and two days remote, with occasional field work including hiking to remote sites. Travel and field readiness are required.