Senior Water Resources Engineer
Description
Your role at GEI.
Our Atlanta, Georgia office is seeking a driven and experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer to add technical, project management, and business development expertise to our growing dam and water control practice. The ideal candidate will provide high level technical support to our current industry experts and clients, bring new business to GEI, while also helping mentor and guide our team.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with one or more of the following: flood control structures (i.e. dams, spillways, levees, floodwalls, etc.); stormwater management and design; or floodplain management. The desired professional must possess strong leadership and communication skills and be proficient in report and proposal writing, presentations, and business development. There is flexibility with a hybrid work schedule as part of this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. degree in either Water Resources, Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineering license required (preferably in Georgia or a surrounding state).
- 20+ years progressive experience in engineering with extensive technical background in field of expertise and at least 5+ years in project management and client relationship management role.
- Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following, with advanced technical skills in at least one of the following: municipal and state contracts; floodplain regulations and management; FEMA levee accreditation, inspection, or design; FERC hydropower inspections, design, and compliance; state or municipal dam inspections, design, and compliance; hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and modeling; or stormwater management, master planning, or design.
- Experience preparing high quality proposal documents.
- Experience managing projects and/or a team of people.
- Well established relationships with local and regional agencies and clients in the southeastern US.
- Ability and willingness to travel periodically.
Professional Skills and Attributes
- Proactively collaborative and successful in a dynamic team environment.
- Excellent computer skills and experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Teams. Experience with GIS, CAD, MS Project, and other technical analysis software is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively and in a fast-paced work environment.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to be adaptive, creative, and bring inventive solutions to projects and problems.
- Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and commitment to producing quality work.
Preferred Qualification
- Familiarity with Georgia and Southeastern U.S. (Alabama, Florida, Mississippi or South Carolina) state regulations, federal, and local regulatory and permitting requirements.
- Experience with USEPA SWMM, HEC-RAS (both 1D and 2D versions) and HEC-HMS modeling software.
- Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software, with ability to analyze/convert surfaces, particularly to support hydraulic and hydrologic modeling program demands.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and development of state and federal permit documents including USACE 408 Permitting and USACE 404 Permitting.
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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
- 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
WORK ENVIRONMENT | |||||||||||||||||
X | Sedentary | Light | Medium | Other | |||||||||||||
Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row) | |||||||||||||||||
Physical Activity Requirements | Occasional (0-35% of day) | Frequent (33-66% of day) | Continuous (67-100% of day) | Not Applicable | |||||||||||||
Sitting | 6-8 hours | ||||||||||||||||
Standing | 0-1 hour | ||||||||||||||||
Walking | 0-1 hour | ||||||||||||||||
Climbing | X | ||||||||||||||||
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) | 0-10 pounds | ||||||||||||||||
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) | 0-10 pounds | ||||||||||||||||
Carrying objects | 0-1 hour | ||||||||||||||||
Push/pull | X | ||||||||||||||||
Twisting | 0-1 hour | ||||||||||||||||
Bending | 0-1 hour | ||||||||||||||||
Reaching forward | 0-1 hour | ||||||||||||||||
Reaching overhead | 0-1 hour | ||||||||||||||||
Squat/kneel/crawl | X | ||||||||||||||||
Wrist position deviation | 3-5 hours | ||||||||||||||||
Pinching/fine motor skills | 1-2 hours | ||||||||||||||||
Keyboard use/repetitive motion | 6-8 hours | ||||||||||||||||
Taste or smell (taste=never) | 0-1 hour | ||||||||||||||||
Talk or hear | 6-8 hours | ||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||
Environment Requirements
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 |
Other (exposure risks): |
Usual workday hours: | X | 8 | 10 | 12 | Other work hours |
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