Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical EngineerGEI is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a talented, highly motivated geotechnical team supporting our St. Louis, MO office, and growing regional practice. The successful candidate will oversee geotechnical and construction oversight projects local to St. Louis, the South Region, and/or nationwide. The candidate will also provide technical guidance, client relations, subject matter expertise, and multidisciplinary oversight to proposal and project teams, train/mentor junior staff, and provide innovative problem-solving leadership.Our St. Louis and other South Region locations currently offer a variety of geotechnical and construction services projects which include geotechnical exploration, landslide assessment, slope stability analysis, geo-hazards assessments, building foundation design, retaining wall design, MSE wall design, ground improvement design, deep foundation design, support of excavation design, and construction quality assurance oversight/testing. GEI is searching for candidates with experience and knowledge in the St. Louis, MO markets that are a leader, role model, and client-focused. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, while advancing your career with a leading national engineering and consulting firm. Our clients include private and public (local, state, and federal government) entities throughout the United States and Canada. We look forward to the selected candidate growing their career at GEI.Essential Responsibilities & DutiesSupport and grow the practice in the 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.Design and construction projects will include foundations, tunnels, dams, excavation support systems, ground improvement, and environmental work.Exemplify commitment to technical excellence balanced with client-expectations and satisfaction, and profitable project management.Participate in recruiting efforts and the integration and training 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.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 QualificationsB.S. in Civil, Geotechnical, Structural or Geological Engineering.Professional Engineering (PE) license required.Seller-Doer with strong client relationships, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a track record of generating new work and growing a business segment.Diverse technical background including a strong fundamental knowledge of the principles of geotechnical, structural and/or geostructural engineering.12+ years of previous professional experience in geotechnical consulting.Knowledge of St. Louis marketplace is a plus.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 QualificationsM.S. in Civil, Geotechnical, Structural or Geological Engineering.Ability to build client relationships and cross-sell services to existing clients.Willingness and ability to travel to GEI branch offices and client sites as required.GEI's Total Rewards PackageMarket-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance BonusComprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and MoreWell-Being Program and Paid Parental LeaveCommuter BenefitsHybrid Work Schedules and Home Office 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 Shareholder (Learn more here)A 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.