GeoStabilization International® · 1 day ago
Pursuit Engineer
Charleston, WV
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expGeoStabilization International is the market leader in geohazard mitigation, protecting people and critical infrastructure from landslides and ground instability. The Pursuit Engineer role is a hybrid position focused on developing innovative solutions while engaging in business development and client trust-building activities.
Construction
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead development of innovative, constructible geohazard mitigation solutions under tight timelines and incomplete data
Own engineering and estimating leadership during pursuits, including means & methods, constructability, and sequencing
Serve as Design Manager on moderately to highly complex pursuits, directing analysis, calculations, plans, and submittals
Determine when additional reconnaissance or investigation is required and coordinate second site visits or supplemental data collection
Manage pursuit schedules, deliverables, and internal coordination with discipline engineers and estimators
Support construction with targeted site visits to validate assumptions and close the loop between design intent and field reality
Partner with Project Development Engineers (PDEs) and Regional Leadership on Go / No-Go decisions, risk evaluation, and pursuit prioritization
Contribute to regional commercial strategy, including pricing logic, funnel health, and opportunity sequencing
Draft and review proposals to ensure technical, commercial, and contractual alignment, with explicit risk ownership
Represent GSI externally through professional societies, conferences, papers, and presentations, strengthening technical credibility and brand trust
Act as Lead Engineer in select client and third-party meetings, translating complexity into clarity and confidence
Maintain disciplined use of CRM tools to support forecasting, opportunity hygiene, and decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field
1+ years in technical sales, business development, or client-facing engineering roles (geotechnical or heavy civil preferred)
Strong foundation in geotechnical design principles and constructability
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Preferred
EIT/GIT or PE/PG licensure (or clear trajectory toward licensure)
Experience working with WVDOH / WVDOT
Demonstrated work in landslides, slope stability, rockfall mitigation, deep foundations, or temporary shoring
Proficiency with slope stability modeling software (e.g., Rocscience)
Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems
GIS, Google Earth, or drone experience (FAA Part 107 a plus)
Expert ability to interpret USACE, DOT, FHWA plans and specifications
Experience across negotiated work, hard bids, unit price, lump sum, and force account delivery models
Working knowledge of CPM scheduling and project budgets
Strong written, oral, and presentation skills with the ability to influence without authority
Benefits
Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
Mental health benefits
401(k) plan to help save for your future including company match
In addition to 7 observed holidays, salaried team members have flexible paid time off
Paid parental leave
Company
GeoStabilization International®
GeoStabilization International is a North American leader in geohazard mitigation, built around experienced engineers and field crews who respond quickly and execute safely in challenging terrain.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amber Richards
HR Business Partner
Gina Hinman-Trulli
Chief People & Talent Officer
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