Dams & Hydraulic Structures Practice Leader - Southeast

Description

• Structural evaluations and stability analyses of concrete dams, spillways, outlet works, and other ancillary structures.
• Preparation of construction plans and specifications.
• Develop and coordinate a Regional business strategy for Dams and Hydraulic Structures.
• Work with marketing staff for the preparation of marketing materials.
• Lead the preparation of technical proposals.
• Instrumentation of dams and ancillary structures.
• Recruit top talent and assemble a talented, multi-disciplinary team.
• Design services during construction.
• Serve as a mentor for technical staff and assist with staff development and recruiting to grow the firm’s dam engineering capabilities particularly within the Southeast US.
• Geotechnical analyses and design for embankment dams including seepage analysis, slope stability analysis, and liquefaction triggering.
• Leverage existing and establish new relationships with potential teaming partners.
• Identify and track clients and opportunities.
• Dam safety inspections and engineering assessments of concrete dams and their appurtenances and structural aspects of embankment dams, levees, and other water management structures.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for spillway and outlet works evaluations and design, dam break analyses, and inundation mapping for consequence evaluation.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Performing potential failure modes analyses and SQRA and QRA risk analyses.
• Establish relationships with potential clients.
• Provide leadership within the Geosyntec Dams and Hydraulic Structures practice to develop and implement current dam engineering best practices within the firm.
• Alternatives analyses to evaluate and compare rehabilitation options for embankment and concrete dams.
• Working in collaboration with others in the Geosyntec Dams and Hydraulic Structures practice and key engineering and water resources staff in the Region and across the country, lead business development activities within adjacent states, including to:
• Provide technical leadership, direction, and oversight for Dams and Hydraulic Structures projects in one or more of the following technical areas:
• 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.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
• Advanced degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geology, Structural, or Hydraulics Engineering. (preferred)
• NCEES Record for PE comity. (preferred)
• Knowledge of Risk-Informed-Decision-Making methodologies such as USACE, FERC, and Reclamation. (preferred)
• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of progressive experience in consulting industry, or equivalent combination of advanced education and experience. (required)
• Knowledge of and experience with the water resources and dams practice in the Region.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the U.S. (required) and Georgia (required or ability to receive P.E. via comity within 6-months of employment)
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering degree). (required)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance