Water Conveyance Practice Leader

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

401(k) + profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Well-being program

Career development

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an established California Water Conveyance Practice Leader to support delivering water storage projects for municipal, private, and agricultural clients.

The role may report to multiple California offices and requires entrepreneurial leadership aligned with GEI’s Strategic Plan. You will develop a growth strategy for California, build and retain a team of engineers and planners, and differentiate GEI through market knowledge and collaboration with national

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience related to water industry in a civil engineering role focusing on pressurized and non-pressurized pipeline systems.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering multiple water conveyance related projects.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to lead the design and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, studies, proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities with key clients to win new projects.
• Serve as Project Manager for projects and programs within a client portfolio.
• Lead and manage project teams through all phases of project delivery.
• Mentor staff and build long-term client relationships.

Skills

Water conveyance leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Civil engineering

Mentoring staff

Plans & specs

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We’re seeking an established California Water Conveyance Practice Leader to support delivering world‑class water storage projects for our municipal, private, and agricultural clients and may report to any of our California offices (Carlsbad, Pasadena, Bakersfield, Davis, Sacramento, or Oakland). This successful candidate will have entrepreneurial skills and abilities that are aligned with GEI’s Strategic Plan.

As a California Water Conveyance Practice Leader, you will work in collaboration with our Western Region Growth Leader and Marketing team to develop and implement a water conveyance growth strategy for California. This effort includes retaining and building a team of water conveyance engineers and planners to deliver our clients’ most challenging projects and to foster the growth of our California water conveyance team. You will also be responsible for understanding the unique trends in the market and using that knowledge to work with our team to create technical differentiation from that of our competitors while serving as an important conduit between our National Water Leaders, Operations leadership and practice managers and staff in the western region of GEI.

We’ll also rely on you to lead business development activities with key clients resulting in acquisition of new projects as well as perform the role of Project Manager supporting various projects and programs within a defined client portfolio. You’ll effectively lead and manage project teams throughout all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout; consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements stated in each contract.

Using your water conveyance technical expertise, you’ll play an integral role in leading and mentoring staff, forming long‑term relationships with clients and pursuing new work, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience related to water industry in a civil engineering role focusing on pressurized and non‑pressurized pipeline systems.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering multiple water conveyance related projects.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to lead the design and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, studies, proposals and reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience serving various clients involving a wide variety of fields including water conveyance (inclusive of large diameter pipelines, i.e. 48‑inch diameter and above) pipeline design, tunnel design, water pump station design, tank design, and project management.
• Preferred 20+ years of experience related to water industry in a civil engineering role.
• A desire for both personal and team growth.
• Alternative project delivery methods.
• Ability to serve as the technical liaison/leader between the project owner and the design team.
• Business development, interpersonal, and networking skills that can be combined with the significant resources that we have available across GEI to gain market share.
• Experience supporting business development activities with local municipalities.
• Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently.

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 locations here.

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 site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market‑Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $150,000.00 – $250,000.00/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well‑Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules 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 more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…

Physical Requirements

Functional Demands Sedentary X Light Medium Occasional (0‑35% of day) Frequent (33‑66% of day) Continuous (67‑100% of day) Not Applicable Sitting X Standing X Walking X Climbing X Lifting (floor to waist level) X Lifting (waist level and above) X Carrying objects X Push/pull X Twisting X Bending X Reaching forward X Raching overhead X Squat/kneel/crawl X Wrist position deviation X Pinching/fine motor skills 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 Color Discrimination X Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception X Hearing X Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated Blood borne pathogens X Chemical X Airborne communicable diseases X Extreme temperatures X Radiation X Uneven surfaces or elevations X Extreme noise levels X Dust/particulate matter X Usual workday hours 8 X 10 12 Other work hours GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.