Senior Water Resources Engineer / Project Manager

GEI Consultants, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

GEI University with Tuition Reimb.

Employee-owned and profit sharing

Home office and cell phone stipends

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer / Project Manager to join the Knoxville, TN office. You will direct hydrology and hydraulics studies, including floodplain mapping, watershed analyses, and stormwater design, while shaping client opportunities and regional growth.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, prepare proposals and technical reports, and ensure projects meet scope, budget, and schedule. A TN PE and 10+ years of experience are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s with Water Resources preferred.
• TN PE certification.
• 10+ years progressive civil engineering experience with water resources focus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage hydrology/hydraulics studies and modeling across projects.
• Prepare proposals, qualifications packages, and technical deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet quality, budget, and schedule targets.
• Manage technical and financial performance to drive project growth and operations.
• Lead with clients, subconsultants, and vendors to build trusted relationships.
• Provide technical leadership in flood risk, dam/levee design, and stormwater management.

Skills

Hydrology & hydraulics

FEMA floodplain mapping

Leadership & mentoring

Proposal writing

Client relationship mgmt

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Civil Eng with Water Resources

Tools

HEC-HMS/HEC-RAS

Job description

GEI is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer / Project Manager to join a talented, highly motivated team supporting our Knoxville, TN office, and growing regional water resources engineering practice. The successful candidate will immediately support regional water resources projects which include directing and providing hydrology and hydraulics studies and modeling floodplain mapping, watershed studies, storm drainage design, flood control, dams, levees, and stormwater management. The candidate will also work with our local Knoxville and regional team to preposition for existing and new client opportunities and build brand awareness.

GEI is a proven leader in water resources working on large infrastructure projects across the nation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, while advancing your career with a leading national engineering and consulting firm. Our clients include private and public (local, state, and federal government) entities throughout the United States and Canada. We look forward to the selected candidate growing their career at GEI.

• Work with and manage project teams in developing and executing technical approaches to problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare proposals and statement of qualification packages, and project technical reports/deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project teams and nationwide company offices and client/project locations to meet project quality, budget and schedule goals.
• Manages project’s technical and financial performance in the areas of growth, operations, and administration to ensure project achieves company goals.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities that instill confidence from clients, subconsultants/vendors, and employees.
• Understand client needs and support project principals to build and maintain trusted client relationships.
• Technical leadership in hydrology and hydraulics, including FEMA- floodplain mapping, watershed studies and storm drainage design and production.
• Technical leadership in flood control, dams, levees, and their appurtenant structures.
• Technical leadership in stormwater management in collaboration with our overall Civil Practice.
• Provide input and develop written technical reports for delivery to clients on schedule, perform quality control review, and maintain deliverables of high quality to meet internal and client requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Civil Engineering required. Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with Water Resources specialty preferred.
• TN PE certification.
• 10+ years progressive experience in Civil Engineering with extensive technical background in field of expertise.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships and cross-sell services to existing clients.
• Willingness to build brand awareness by attending conferences prioritizing around dams, floodplains, stormwater, and asset management.
• Experience working with local, State and Federal clients.
• 8+ years in a project management role and client relationship management role.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locationshere .

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career sitehere .

GEI's Total Rewards Package

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

X

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

X

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

X

Carrying objects

X

Push/pull

X

Twisting

X

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching overhead

X

X

X

X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

X

Taste or smell (taste=never)

X

Talk or hear

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

X

Chemical

X

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

Other (exposure risks):

8

X

10

12

Other work hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.