Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager

Description Your Role at GEI GEI is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer Project Manager to join a talented, highly motivated geotechnical team supporting our Knoxville, TN office, and growing regional practice. The successful candidate will oversee site-civil and geo-environmental projects related to site development, heavy industry, and solid waste management associated with Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR). The candidate will also provide technical guidance, subject matter expertise, and multidisciplinary oversight to proposal and project teams, trainmentor junior staff, and provide innovative problem-solving leadership. Candidate is desirable to have subject matter expertise in one or more specific areas of remedial action engineering (e.g., site remediation optimizationexit strategy development; Power Plant decommissioningdemolitiondecontamination; and Coal Combustion Residuals). GEI is searching for candidates with experience in the CCR market that are a leader and role model, client-focused, impactful, and decisive. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and adaptable problem solver capable of interpreting data in real time to develop solutions that meet evolving regulatory, and client demands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, while advancing your career with a leading national engineering and consulting firm. Our clients include private and public (local, state, and federal government) entities throughout the United States and Canada. We look forward to the selected candidate growing their career at GEI. Essential Responsibilities & Duties: Manage project teams in developing and executing technical approaches to problem-solving, specifically as related to preparing design-phase documents, obtaining project permits, and implementing remedial construction. Prepare proposals and statement of qualification packages, project technical reportsdeliverables, and regulatory compliance submissions. Manage and develop CCR closure and groundwater remedial alternatives assessments and cost analyses, remedial action work plans, and construction cost estimates under specific states' regulatory programs. Manage and implement pre-design site investigations, design-phase documents (engineering design drawing sets and associated specifications), permitting, and remedial construction. Manages project's performance in the areas of growth, operations, and administration to ensure project achieves company goals. Demonstrates leadership qualities that instill confidence from clients, subconsultantsvendors, and employees. Plans, organizes, and manages the work at the jobsite location to ensure the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational expectations and requirements. Provide guidance to team members and monitors their performance, discipline, and attendance as defined by GEI policies and procedures. Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project teams and nationwide company offices and clientproject locations. Administer construction-phase engineering support including submittals review, contractor pay requisitions, change order requests, and requests for information. Manage construction field inspection, construction quality assurance, and HASP activities. Understand client needs and support project principals to build and maintain trusted client relationships. Technical leadership for hazardous waste remediation under CERCLA and RCRA programs throughout the project life cycle with focus on exit strategy and remedy implementation and completion. Subject matter expert in one or more specific areas of remedial engineering, geology, or chemistry (e.g., site optimization, critical process analysis, risk, and exposure assessment, HRSC, biological processes, system upgrades and technology advancements, etc.). Demonstration of subject matter expertise for the analysis, design, installation, and operation of treatment strategies for wastes in soil, groundwater, air, sediment, drinking water, and providing engineering and scientific expertise to protect human health and the environment. Provide input and develop written technical reports for delivery to clients, perform quality control review, and maintain deliverables of high quality to meet internal and client requirements. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. degree in Civil, Structural, Environmental, Geotechnical Engineering or related field. Professional Engineering or Professional Geologist license preferred. 10+ years progressive experience in Civil, Environmental or Geotechnical engineering with extensive technical background in field of expertise. Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of EPA and various state CCR regulations (TN, AL, GA, VA, and NC). Solid Waste Landfill design and operations experience. Experience working within the utility industry. Experience in determining material strength properties and evaluating stability of CCR basins. Large civil construction and earthwork engineering experience. Demonstrated knowledge of Federal and State regulatory and contract knowledge. 5+ years in a project management role and client relationship management role. 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 Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave Commuter Benefits Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office 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... WORK ENVIRONMENT Functional Demands: X Sedentary 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 6-8 hours Standing 0-1 hour Walking 0-1 hour Climbing X Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) 0-10 pounds Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) 0-10 pounds Carrying objects 0-1 hour Pushpull X Twisting 0-1 hour Bending 0-1 hour Reaching forward 0-1 hour Reaching overhead 0-1 hour Squatkneelcrawl X Wrist position deviation 3-5 hours Pinchingfine motor skills 1-2 hours Keyboard userepetitive motion 6-8 hours Taste or smell (taste=never) 0-1 hour Talk or hear 3-5 hours Accurate 2040 Very Accurate 2020 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 Dustparticulant matter X Other (exposure risks): Usual workday hours : X 8 10 12 Other work hours GEI is an AAequal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.

Created: 2025-03-04