Senior Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Professional

Description Your role at GEI. GEI is seeking a motivated senior environmental practitioner looking for a career opportunity geared toward growth in GEI's Western NY market. The selected candidate will be a member of the seller-doer senior management team in our Buffalo and Ithaca, NY offices with direct responsibility to strategically grow business for our Western NY market. Our Buffalo and Ithaca locations currently offer a variety of environmental services including investigation and remedial design, sediment management, solid waste services, Federal CCR Rule compliance, Brownfield development, and litigation support. Buffalo and Ithaca staff also provide geotechnical and structural engineering, ecological, and dams services for Energy, Industrial, Transportation, and Water Resources clients located across the country. Our clients include private and public entities. We look forward to the selected candidate growing their career and expand our capabilities. Essential Responsibilities & Duties Assist with growing GEI's Western, NY practice by providing environmental, geotechnical, ecological, water resources, and/or civil design services and developing new and existing clients. Coordinate business development activities within practice; identify key clients / business areas, growth strategy, and capture strategy. Exemplify GEI's commitment to technical excellence and client service. Monitor and predict emerging trends and their potential impacts on clients, staffing, training, and business needs. Participate in recruiting efforts and the identification and integration of new staff. Lead proposal efforts, presentations, maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate and encourage active participation in client-based professional organizations, and make presentations at industry events. Support technical, financial and client relationship aspects of a variety of projects with a geographic emphasis in Western NY. Serve as a role model for leadership, company culture, and values. As applicable, contribute to GEI's Great Lakes Strategic Initiative (dams and levees, green and traditional wastewater/storm water infrastructure, and coastal resilience). Minimum Qualifications B.S. degree in a related discipline. M.S. preferred. Professional registration or certification in related discipline. At least 10 years progressive experience in relevant environmental projects. Seller-Doer looking for the right company to grow your career and practice area with an established network of clients and contacts, and a successful track record in business development. Collegial team builder with excellent interpersonal skills. Broad local/regional understanding of discipline needs and emerging trends. Excellent technical report writing and communication skills. Willingness and ability to travel to GEI branch offices and client sites as required.  Valid U.S. driver's license 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 nearly 60 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. Employee-owned. Employee-focused. As a 100% 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. GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes  Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus Pay Range For This Position (depends on experience): $120,000 - 180,000/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 Job Requirements X Sedentary   Light   Medium Other Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements Occasional (0-35% of day) Frequent (33-66% of day) Continuous (67-100% of day) Not Applicable Sitting    (6-8 hrs)   Standing (0-1 hrs)     Walking (0-1 hrs)     Climbing     X Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) (0-10 lbs)     Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) (0-10 lbs)     Carrying objects (0-1 hrs)    Push/pull     X Twisting (0-1 hrs)    Bending (0-1 hrs)     Reaching forward (0-1 hrs)     Reaching overhead (0-1 hrs)     Squat/kneel/crawl     X Wrist position deviation   (3-5 hrs)    Pinching/fine motor skills (1-2 hrs)      Keyboard use/repetitive motion    (6-8 hrs)    Taste or smell (taste=never) (0-1 hrs)     Talk or hear   (3-5 hrs)    Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision X    Far Vision X   Yes No Not Applicable Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) X  Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception  X    Hearing  X    Environmental 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 risk):   Usual workday hours : X  8   10   12 Other work hours GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.

Created: 2024-11-12