Senior Dam Safety Engineer

Location: St. Louis, MO, United States Date Posted: Jan 17, 2026 GEI continues to grow and is seeking a Senior Water Resources/Dam Safety Engineer to join our practice in the Greater St. Louis area. This individual will have the opportunity to contribute to design, analysis and inspection of dam projects, and/or planning and implementation of water resource projects in a variety of natural and urban settings. Candidate will be part of a connected team of GEI Dam Safety professionals across the country. Summary As a Senior Water Resources / Dam Safety 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 Water Resources / Dam Safety 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 join a leadership team that influences local branch business decisions and that supports region and company strategic direction. Primary Responsibilities: Support and grow the practice in Greater St. Louis 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. Participate in recruiting efforts and the integration, training, and mentoring of new staff. Serve as a technical leader and mentor. 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 region 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. Manage technical, financial, and client relationship aspects of projects. 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 or Structural Engineering or a Water Resources related field, M.S. considered a plus. Seller-Doer with strong client relationships, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to seek or maintain a track record of generating new work and growing a business segment. Diverse technical background including a strong fundamental knowledge of the principles of water resources, structural and/or dam safety engineering. 10+ years of previous professional experience in water resources or dam safety consulting. Excellent communication skills; clear and effective technical writing and presentation development; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff, project teams, and clients; ability to successfully manage projects and lead technical work. Valid U.S. Driver’s license. Desired Qualifications: Experience with dam safety and the FERC regulatory process including STIDs, PFMAs, CSIRs, and SQRAs. Knowledge and experience with hydroelectric dam reservoir operations. Civil and dam engineering design experience, including development of design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and bidding assistance. Demonstrated knowledge of Municipal and State contract knowledge, Flood Plain Regulations, FEMA Levee Accreditation, Waters of the US experience. Advanced technical skills in one or more of water resources related fields including flood control design and inspection, dams and levees, water conveyance, hydraulics/ hydrological analysis, , flood plain management and related to water resources. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and development of state and federal permit documents including USACE 408 Permitting and USACE 404 Permitting. Willingness and ability to travel to GEI branch offices and client sites as required. 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 locationshere . 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 sitehere . 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 Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office 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 morehere) A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT Functional Demands: 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) (67-100% of day) Not Applicable 6-8 hours Standing 0-1 hour Walking 0-1 hour Climbing X Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) Carrying objects 0-1 hour Push/pull X Twisting 0-1 hour 0-1 hour Reaching forward 0-1 hour Reaching overhead 0-1 hour X 3-5 hours 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 X Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception X Hearing X Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated X Chemical X X Extreme temperatures X Radiation X Uneven surfaces or elevations X X Dust/particulate matter X Other (exposure risks): X 8 10 12 Other work hours GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr