Geosyntec Consultants · 1 hour ago
Practice Leader, Dams & Hydraulics Structures
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGeosyntec Consultants is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm that addresses complex problems involving the environment and civil infrastructure. They are seeking a Practice Leader for Dams and Hydraulic Structures to provide technical expertise and lead business development efforts in this field, while mentoring staff and overseeing significant engineering projects.
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Responsibilities
Working in collaboration with others in the Geosyntec Dams and Hydraulic Structures practice and key engineering and water resources staff in the Region and across the country, lead business development activities within adjacent states, including to:
Develop and coordinate a Regional business strategy for Dams and Hydraulic Structures, focused initially on power utility and government clients
Establish relationships with potential clients
Identify and track clients and opportunities
Recruit top talent and assemble a talented, multi-disciplinary team
Leverage existing and establish new relationships with potential teaming partners
Work with marketing staff for the preparation of marketing materials
Lead the preparation of technical proposals
Participate in professional organizations and activities
Provide leadership within the Geosyntec Dams and Hydraulic Structures practice to develop and implement current dam engineering best practices within the firm
Serve as a mentor for technical staff and assist with staff development and recruiting to grow the firm’s dam engineering capabilities particularly within the Southeast US
Provide technical leadership, direction, and oversight for Dams and Hydraulic Structures projects in one or more of the following technical areas:
Dam safety inspections and engineering assessments of concrete dams and their appurtenances and structural aspects of embankment dams, levees, and other water management structures
Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for spillway and outlet works evaluations and design, dam break analyses, and inundation mapping for consequence evaluation
Geotechnical analyses and design for embankment dams including seepage analysis, slope stability analysis, and liquefaction triggering
Structural evaluations and stability analyses of concrete dams, spillways, outlet works, and other ancillary structures
Performing potential failure modes analyses and SQRA and QRA risk analyses
Alternatives analyses to evaluate and compare rehabilitation options for embankment and concrete dams
Analysis, design, and detailing of rehabilitation schemes for dams and appurtenances, foundations and anchoring systems, reinforced concrete and structural structures, roller-compacted concrete (RCC) dams, chute spillway structures, energy dissipation structures, aprons; and channels
Preparation of construction plans and specifications
Instrumentation of dams and ancillary structures
Design services during construction
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering degree)
Registered as a Professional Engineer in the U.S. and Virginia or Tennessee (required or ability to receive P.E. via comity within 6-months of employment)
At least 10 years of progressive experience in consulting industry, or equivalent combination of advanced education and experience
Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel
Preferred
Advanced degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geology, Structural, or Hydraulics Engineering
15+ years of progressive experience in consulting industry, or equivalent combination of advanced education and experience
Knowledge of Risk-Informed-Decision-Making methodologies such as USACE, FERC, and Reclamation
Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers
NCEES Record for PE comity
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits
Well-being programs to support you and your family
Company
Geosyntec Consultants
Geosyntec is a full-service consulting and engineering firm that works with private and public sector clients.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-05-10Acquired
Leadership Team
Peter Zeeb
Senior Principal, President and CEO
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