Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Description
Your role at GEI.
GEI continues to grow and is seeking a Sr. Geotechnical / Geostructural Engineer to join our practice in the St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas. Design and construction projects will include foundations, tunnels, dams, excavation support systems, ground improvement, and environmental work.
Summary
As a Senior Geotechnical / Geostructural Engineer and experienced seller-doer, you will help to develop and execute projects alongside our St. Louis, Missouri team, as well as technical experts throughout the region and company. As a successful Senior Geotechnical / Geostructural Engineer, you will join others who have similar talents: highly motivated, organized, and have a demonstrated record of strong project management, strong interpersonal skills, networking skills, and client relationships. You will manage and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for a variety of work in this region. You will be a leader for the St. Louis office, clients, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders. You will join a leadership team that influences local branch business decisions and that supports region and company strategic direction.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Support and grow the practice in St. Louis metro area and the midwest by serving new and existing clients and markets while cross-selling GEI’s core business areas.
- Help coordinate business development activities within the practice by identifying key clients / business areas, growth strategy, and capture strategy.
- Support proposal efforts, maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate and encourage active participation in professional organizations, and make presentations at client and industry events.
- Exemplify commitment to technical excellence balanced with client-expectations and satisfaction, and profitable project management. Serve as a technical leader and mentor.
- Participate in recruiting efforts and the integration and training of new staff.
- Contribute to strategic planning at the office, regional, and national level.
- Provide technical leadership and senior level oversight and serve as Engineer of Record.
- With the help of other regional leaders, grow our practice in the Midwest by helping to develop new and existing clients and markets while cross-selling GEI’s core business areas including remediation, water resources, geotechnical, ecological, and civil engineering.
- Serve as a role model for leadership, company culture, and values.
- Commit to coaching and mentoring staff.
- Manage technical, financial, and client relationship aspects of projects.
- Serve as a role model for leadership, company culture, and values.
- Develop a networking partnership with practitioners across the company.
- Participate on technical teams working across multiple offices throughout the country, problem-solving, preparing plans and specifications, and meeting with clients and subcontractors.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil, Geotechnical, Structural or Geological Engineering.
- M.S. in Civil, Geotechnical, Structural or Geological Engineering.
- Seller-Doer with strong client relationships, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a track record of generating new work and growing a business segment.
- Diverse technical background including a strong fundamental knowledge of the principles of geotechnical, structural and/or geostructural engineering.
- Collegial team builder with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable to constant changes in workload and a fast-paced work environment.
- 10+ years of previous professional experience in geotechnical consulting.
- Knowledge of St. Louis marketplace is a plus.
- Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s license.
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 nearly 60 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.
Employee-owned. Employee-focused.
As a 100% 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
- 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…
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