Dam Senior Project Manager / Senior Engineer

GEI Consultants, Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Manager/Senior Engineer for their dams and water resources practice in Portland, ME. The role involves managing dam safety projects, reviewing technical analyses, and mentoring junior staff. It follows a hybrid model, requiring about three days in-office and two days remote. Candidates need a B.S. in Civil Engineering, 10+ years in dam safety engineering, and strong communication skills.
Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager/ Senior Engineer to join our dams and water resources consulting practice. Dams, reservoirs, hydroelectric developments, and other water resources facilities are crucial components of our nation’s infrastructure, providing clean energy, water supply, and flood control. GEI serves public and private clients operating some of the largest and most interesting water resources projects in the world. Our roles include designing new facilities, upgrading existing developments, evaluating safety, and assessing risks. As part of GEI’s dams and water resources practice, you will work with the leading experts in dams and dam safety at one of the premier firms in the industry.

This position can be filled in our Woburn or Franklin (MA), Bedford (NH), Glastonbury (CT), Portland (ME), or Ithaca (NY) offices, with an expectation of about three days a week in-office (i.e., about two days remote). Depending on the level of experience, the role will consist primarily of project management or primarily of in-house consultant / technical review. This position is expected to follow a hybrid model, with some time spent in the office mentoring junior engineering staff. Dams in our clients’ portfolios are in some of the most spectacularly scenic parts of the country, including the Connecticut River Valley in Vermont and New Hampshire, the lakes of central Maine, the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties
• Serve as senior Project Manager or In-House Reviewer for dam safety projects.
• Review structural, geotechnical, and hydraulics and hydrology (H&H) calculations/analyses for dam projects of earth embankments, concrete dams, penstocks, and dam gates.
• Perform or review detailed technical calculations/analyses for dam projects in one of the following disciplines: geotechnical, structural, and/or H&H.
• Develop and evaluate alternatives for new facilities and upgrades to existing projects.
• Review detailed design drawings and specifications.
• Inspect ongoing dam and water resources construction projects for conformance with design requirements.
• Inspect existing projects as part of regulatory compliance programs (e.g., FERC Part 12D).
• Participate in semi-quantitative risk analysis workshops.
• Prepare formal written reports, give presentations, and participate in internal and client

Minimum Qualifications
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• Registered professional engineer in a New England state, or ability to obtain reciprocity in any New England state within 1 year of hire date.
• 10+ years’ experience in dam safety engineering.
• 15+ years’ experience in civil engineering discipline.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary design and engineering teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel for site visits / inspections, client meetings, and business development opportunities (to include overnight travel, as needed).

Desired Qualifications
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Water Resources.
• FERC approved Independent Consultant or ability to apply within 1 year of hire date.

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: $140,000.00 – $210,000.00/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…

Physical Requirements

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 or smell (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

Environment Requirements

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 hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.