Project Engineer

Practice LeaderWe are looking for Practice Leaders in Geotechnical, Water Resources, and Civil, in the Richmond or Charlottesville, Virginia areas. Reporting to our Washington, DC area Branch Manager, this position will lead the growth of technical services and market expansion in the Richmond area as well as manage technical projects.Essential Responsibilities & DutiesManage projects both financially and technically.Identify and attract business development opportunities within practice; identify key clients / business areas, growth strategy, and capture strategy.Lead proposal efforts responding to both public and private RFPs.Partner with marketing and others to develop GEI "branding" within practice.Enhance the professional development and skill set of staff within the practice and be a resource to them.Manage and mentor junior staff both technically and professionally.Actively participate in professional, industry, and policy groups to foster client relationships within the practice/market.Ensure that GEI's health and safety (H&S) culture and GEI's quality processes are followed.Minimum QualificationsSuccessful track record as a Seller-Doer with strong client relationships and business development capability.Senior Leader respected for technical capabilities and having strong risk and contract management experience.Ability to identify and lead project opportunities in the region.Collegial team builder with excellent leadership skills.Broad understanding of the Richmond area needs, opportunities, and emerging trends.Experience supervising/leading/mentoring and growing staff.Willing and able to travel between Richmond, Charlottesville, Washington, DC and Rockville, Maryland offices and client locations on an as-needed basis.Experience in water resources, energy, and transportation sectors a plus.GEI's Total Rewards Package IncludesMarket-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance BonusPay Range For This Position: $150,000.00-$200,000.00/yearComprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and MoreWell-Being Program and Paid Parental LeaveCommuter BenefitsHybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone StipendsGEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition ReimbursementConnecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for AdvancementSupport and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional LicensesPaid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off ProgramRewards and RecognitionGEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)Opportunity to be an Owner and ShareholderA Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and InclusionAnd More…Physical RequirementsWORK ENVIRONMENTFunctional Demands:SedentaryXLightMediumOtherActivity Level Throughout Workday(check one per row)Physical Activity RequirementsOccasional(0-35% of day)Frequent(33-66% of day)Continuous(67-100% of day)Not ApplicableSittingXStandingXWalkingXClimbingXLifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)XLifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)XCarrying objectsXPush/pullXTwistingXBendingXReaching forwardXReaching overheadXSquat/kneel/crawlXWrist position deviationXPinching/fine motor skillsXKeyboard use/repetitive motionXTaste orsmell (taste=never)XTalk or hearXAccurate 20/40Very Accurate 20/20Not ApplicableNear VisionXFar VisionXYesNoNot ApplicableColor DiscriminationXSensory RequirementsMinimalModerateAccurateNot ApplicableDepth perceptionXHearingXEnvironment RequirementsOccupational Exposure Risk PotentialReasonably AnticipatedNot AnticipatedBlood borne pathogensXChemicalXAirborne communicable diseasesXExtreme temperaturesXRadiationXUneven surfaces or elevationsXExtreme noise levelsXDust/particulate matterXOther (exposure risks):Usual workday hours:8X1012Other work hours - WORK ENVIRONMENT - Functional Demands: - Sedentary - X - 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 - X - Standing - X - Walking - X - Climbing - X - Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) - X - Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) - X - Carrying objects - X - Push/pull - X - Twisting - X - Bending - X - Reaching forward - X - Reaching overhead - X - Squat/kneel/crawl - X - Wrist position deviation - X - Pinching/fine motor skills - X - Keyboard use/repetitive motion - X - Taste orsmell (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 - Other (exposure risks): - Usual workday hours: - 8 - X - 10 - 12 - Other work hoursGEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.