Geotechnical Engineer Team Leader

Senior Engineer

GEI is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead our Geotechnical Team in the Sacramento branch and add additional technical and business development expertise to our Sacramento and other West Region offices. The Senior Consultant will partner with others in the Region to support our profitable and growing operations.

Job Flexibility

GEI is instituting a hybrid workplace environment, which allows workers to choose from a range of options allowing a combination of work from home and in the office. This can range from working in the office a minimum of 2-days a week, or electing to work the full 5-days in the office. This allows for a forward-looking flexible work environment in our office of the future.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage a team of geotechnical practitioners (geotechnical engineers, geologists, engineering geologists) in our Sacramento Office.
• Provide technical leadership and senior-level oversight and serve as Engineer of Record.
• Lead and grow the practice while generating significant revenue at target profit levels.
• Lead proposal efforts, maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate in client-based professional organizations, and present at industry events.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff in the West Region offices.
• Serve in a leadership role model for company culture and values across the organization.
• Contribute to strategic planning at the office, regional, and national levels.
• Coordinate with Senior Geotechnical and Engineering Geology practitioners throughout the West and other Senior Consultants throughout the company to meet client needs.
• Overnight travel is required, approximately 20 to 30%.

Minimum Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering with 10+ years in a project management role.
• Minimum of M.S. degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• California Professional Engineering license (PE) required; Geotechnical license (GE) preferred.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of the principles of geotechnical and earthquake engineering.
• Diverse technical background, including experience in dam and levee engineering and risk informed decision making.
• Seller-Doer with strong client relationships, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a track record of generating new work and growing a business segment.
• Recognized for technical excellence and the development of client-focused, creative, and practical solutions.
• Collegial team builder with excellent interpersonal skills.

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.

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $150,000.00 – $200,000.00/year
• 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
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENTFunctional Demands:SedentaryLightxMediumOtherActivity 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 ApplicableSitting4-6 hoursStanding2 hoursWalking2 hoursClimbing30 min.Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)20lbsLifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)20lbsCarrying objectsxPush/pullxTwistingxBending10 minReaching forward10 minReaching overhead10 minSquat/kneel/crawl10 minWrist position deviationxPinching/fine motor skillsxKeyboard use/repetitive motion4-6 hoursTaste 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/particular matterxOther (exposure risks):Usual workday hours:8x1012Other work hours - WORK ENVIRONMENT - Functional Demands: - Sedentary - Light - x - 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 - 4-6 hours - Standing - 2 hours - Walking - 2 hours - Climbing - 30 min. - Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) - 20lbs - Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) - 20lbs - Carrying objects - x - Push/pull - x - Twisting - x - Bending - 10 min - Reaching forward - 10 min - Reaching overhead - 10 min - Squat/kneel/crawl - 10 min - Wrist position deviation - x - Pinching/fine motor skills - x - Keyboard use/repetitive motion - 4-6 hours - 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/particular matter - x - Other (exposure risks): - Usual workday hours: - 8 - x - 10 - 12 - Other work hours

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