Senior Geotechnical EngineerWe are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to add technical and business development expertise to our Oakland, California office supporting our profitable and growing Dams, Levees, and Hydropower engineering practice.Job FlexibilityGEI 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 & DutiesProject manager and technical lead for geotechnical engineering projects and tasks including evaluation, design and remediation of dams, levees and hydropower facilities; geotechnical instrumentation; geotechnical investigations and design for major water infrastructure including conveyance (pipelines, canals, penstocks, pump stations, and tunnels), bridge, and waterfront facilities.Prepare technical scopes of work for proposals and projects, project budgets, requests for proposals for contractors, and technical reports.Lead proposal teams and presentations.Lead and participate in multi-disciplinary, multi-geographic project teams.Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client-based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events.Manage projects and staff, including technical leadership and oversight, risk management, and mentoring.Assist in recruiting and training additional staff.This position has a field component; travel and some overnight travel is required.Minimum QualificationsMinimum of B.S.
degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field. M.S. preferred.10+ years of previous professional experience in geotechnical engineering; significant Project Management experience, including proposal preparation and budgeting; thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations; proven business development skills.Extensive geotechnical background including a strong fundamental knowledge of principles of geotechnical or geostructural engineering, soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, and groundwater hydrology.Recognized for technical excellence and development of client-focused, creative, and practical solutions.Demonstrated entrepreneurial attitude with desire and ability to participate in business development efforts to generate new work.Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.Willingness and ability to perform field tasks and oversight.Valid U.S.
driver's license.Professional Engineering license required.Physical RequirementsWORK 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 ApplicableSittingX 0-2hrsStandingXWalkingX – 6-8hrsClimbingXLifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)25lbsLifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)25lbsCarrying objectsXPush/pullX – 4-6hrsTwistingXBendingXReaching 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 - 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 - X 0-2hrs - Standing - X - Walking - X – 6-8hrs - Climbing - X - Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) - 25lbs - Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) - 25lbs - Carrying objects - X - Push/pull - X – 4-6hrs - 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.