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Black & Veatch

Senior Dams Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid

$103K - $142K/yr

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Business * Familiarity with state and federal regulatory requirements for dams and hydropower clients Minimum Qualifications * Requires a bachelor's degree in ...

Black & Veatch

Senior Dams Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Business * Familiarity with state and federal regulatory requirements for dams and hydropower clients Minimum Qualifications * Requires a bachelor's degree in ...

GEI Consultants

Senior Dams Practice Leader

Oakland, CA · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

... a Senior Dams Practice Leader to assist with complex and challenging projects in Northern ... We provide engineering services on a wide range of water resource and energy projects. This ...

GEI Consultants

Senior Dams Practice Leader

Oakland, CA · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

... a Senior Dams Practice Leader to assist with complex and challenging projects in Northern ... We provide engineering services on a wide range of water resource and energy projects. This ...

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Senior Dams Engineer/Project Manager

Amherst, NY • Hybrid

GEI Consultants
Civil Engineering Construction • 1 - 5K employees
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$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with practitioners to develop and expand the Upstate NY Dams Practice strategy and vision

  • Plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise design teams in the inspection, evaluation, and design of water infrastructure projects such as dams, levees, spillways, outlet works, and hydroelectric facilities

  • Manage local, regional, and national projects, including identifying, developing, pursuing, and winning opportunities with clients

GEI Consultants rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Description

Your role at GEI. 
 
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Dams Engineer / Project Manager, with a strategic focus on Upstate New York. This position aligns with GEI’s seller-doer model.
The ideal candidate will bring proven success in securing, managing, and delivering complex water infrastructure projects and be excited by the opportunity to manage and deliver projects and help expand GEI’s market share in Upstate NY and neighboring states.
 
Essential Responsibilities & Duties 
  • Collaborate with existing practitioners on the overall strategy and vision to reinforce and expand the Upstate NY Dams Practice
  • Plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise design teams in the inspection, evaluation, and design of water infrastructure projects such as dams, levees, spillways, outlet works, hydroelectric facilities, and other appurtenant structures
  • Provide technical input and oversight in one or more of the following technical disciplines: civil, structural, geotechnical, water resources, hydrology and hydraulics, mechanical
  • Resolve complex issues to benefit our clients
  • Manage local, regional, and national projects
  • Identify, develop, pursue, and win opportunities with new and existing clients within New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, the East region, and nationwide
  • Manage project teams often representing multiple services and subconsultants.
Minimum Qualifications 
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
  • 15+ years’ experience in design, project management, and construction of dams, levees, flood management systems, and/or hydropower projects
  • Registered professional civil engineer in New York
  • Understanding of regulatory and permitting environment in New York and the surrounding states, including work under the jurisdiction of the NYSDEC, PADEP, VTANR, and other agencies (USACE, FERC, etc.)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience pursuing and winning opportunities for water clients in NY
  • Strong reputation in the NY market for dams, levees, flood control structures and/or hydropower services
  • Demonstrated experience in water resource engineering with strong analysis and design experience working on large civil works projects such as dams, levees, flood walls, canals, penstocks, and related structures.
  • Able to supervise and direct junior staff. 
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. See all our office locations here.
 
Employee-owned. Employee-focused.  
 
As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.  Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.
 
GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes 
  • Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
  • Pay Range For This Position: $100,000.00 – $150,000.00/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 (Learn more here)
  • A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • And More…
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