Geotechnical Engineer Team Leader

Description Your role at GEI. GEI is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead our Geotechnical Team in the Sacramento branch and add additional technical and business development expertise to our Sacramento and other West Region offices. The Senior Consultant will partner with others in the Region to support our profitable and growing operations. Job Flexibility GEI is instituting a hybrid workplace environment, which allows workers to choose from a range of options allowing a combination of work from home and in the office. This can range from working in the office a minimum of 2-days a week, or electing to work the full 5-days in the office. This allows for a forward-looking flexible work environment in our office of the future. Essential Responsibilities & Duties Manage a team of geotechnical practitioners (geotechnical engineers, geologists, engineering geologists) in our Sacramento Office. Provide technical leadership and senior-level oversight and serve as Engineer of Record. Lead and grow the practice while generating significant revenue at target profit levels. Lead proposal efforts, maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate in client-based professional organizations, and present at industry events. Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff in the West Region offices. Serve in a leadership role model for company culture and values across the organization. Contribute to strategic planning at the office, regional, and national levels. Coordinate with Senior Geotechnical and Engineering Geology practitioners throughout the West and other Senior Consultants throughout the company to meet client needs. Overnight travel is required, approximately 20 to 30%. Minimum Qualifications 20+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering with 10+ years in a project management role. Minimum of M.S. degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field. California Professional Engineering license (PE) required; Geotechnical license (GE) preferred. Strong fundamental knowledge of the principles of geotechnical and earthquake engineering. Diverse technical background, including experience in dam and levee engineering and risk informed decision making. Seller-Doer with strong client relationships, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a track record of generating new work and growing a business segment. Recognized for technical excellence and the development of client-focused, creative, and practical solutions. Collegial team builder with excellent interpersonal skills. 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: $150,000.00 – $200,000.00/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 Light x 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 4-6 hours Standing 2 hours Walking 2 hours Climbing 30 min. Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) 20lbs Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) 20lbs Carrying objects x Push/pull x Twisting x Bending 10 min Reaching forward 10 min Reaching overhead 10 min Squat/kneel/crawl 10 min Wrist position deviation x Pinching/fine motor skills x Keyboard use/repetitive motion 4-6 hours 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/particular 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.