Structural Practice Lead

Geosyntec Consultants; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants is looking for a Structural Practice Lead to grow their Dams and Hydraulic Structures practice in the U.S. This key role requires a Civil Engineering degree with at least 10 years of experience. The position involves technical leadership, business development, and collaboration to drive innovative projects. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits while providing opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Flexibility to work hybrid or remote

Continuous investment in employee development

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in dam engineering.
• Experience as Engineer of Record for dam projects preferred.
• Knowledge of dam safety regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities for Dams and Hydraulic Structures.
• Provide technical leadership for engineering assessments and inspections.
• Mentor technical staff and assist with recruiting top talent.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Risk Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Professional registration (PE or SE)

Job description

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Overview

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

Overview

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

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Structural Practice Lead to assist in growing our Dams and Hydraulic Structures practice, to be based in one of ourPhoenix, AZ, Knoxville, TN, Kennesaw (Atlanta), GA, Portland, OR, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Boston, MA, Pittsburgh, PA, or Indianapolis, IN offices or any of our other U.S based Geosyntec offices. The opportunity to work a hybrid schedule or remotely from your home office may be available at the discretion of the Company. This individual shall have a degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in structural engineering, and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. This position will provide technical expertise and collaborate with our existing network of dam engineering professionals to help grow our national Dams and Hydraulic Structures Engineering practice and contribute to innovative and challenging projects involving heavy-civil works and hydraulic structures such as embankment and concrete dams, retaining structures, spillways, outlet works, conveyance systems, appurtenant structures, shoring systems, river navigation locks, flood walls, pump houses, and powerhouses.

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. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture as you advance to this next stage of your career of leading and growing a practice. 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.

• Work in collaboration with the Geosyntec Dams and Hydraulic Structures practice and other key engineering staff across the country to lead business development activities:
• Develop and coordinate a regional business strategy for Dams and Hydraulic Structures.
• Establish relationships with potential clients.
• Identify and track clients and opportunities.
• Assist with recruitment of top talent to assemble a talented, multi-disciplinary team.
• Leverage existing and establish new relationships with potential teaming partners.
• Work with marketing staff for the preparation of marketing materials.
• Lead the preparation of technical proposals.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for Dams and Hydraulic Structures projects in one or more of the following technical areas:
• Dam safety inspections and engineering assessments of concrete dams and their appurtenances and structural aspects of embankment dams, levees, and other water management structures.
• Structural evaluations and stability analyses of concrete dams, spillways, outlet works, and other ancillary structures.
• Performing potential failure modes analyses and SQRA and QRA risk analyses.
• Alternatives analyses to evaluate and compare rehabilitation options for embankment and concrete dams.
• Analysis, design, and detailing of rehabilitation schemes for dams and appurtenances, foundations and anchoring systems, reinforced concrete and structural structures, roller-compacted concrete (RCC) dams, chute spillway structures, energy dissipation structures, aprons; and channels.
• Preparation of construction plans and specifications.
• Design services during construction.
• Leading dam safety reviews for both mining and water dams;
• Serve as a mentor for technical staff and assist with staff development and recruiting to grow the firm’s dam engineering capabilities; and
• Ensure projects achieve goals for technical excellence, budget control, schedule compliance, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
  

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with emphasis on structural engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same or related field. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., PE or SE.). (required)
  
  

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of relevant experience with dam engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Detailed understanding of Regulations and Guidelines including ASDSO, USSD, and FERC. (preferred)
• Knowledge of Risk-Informed-Decision-Making (RIDM) methodologies such as USACE, FERC, and Reclamation. (preferred)
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
• Experience as Engineer of Record (or Deputy Engineer of Record) for mining or water dams. (preferred)
• Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel for site visits, inspections, and other business-related meetings or conferences. (required)
• Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients. (required)
• Excellent leadership skills. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, and Construction

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