Senior Waterfront & Coastal Engineering Professional

Description

Your role at GEI.

At GEI, we are passionate about designing resilient, sustainable, and inspiring waterfronts. From marinas and seawalls to saltmarshes and dunes, our work protects and enhances some of the most iconic and vulnerable coastlines in New England and beyond.

We are looking for an experienced Waterfront & Coastal Leader to join our Glastonbury, Connecticut office - a supportive setting that blends professional challenge with everyday balance.

This is a senior seller/doer role that mixes business development and technical expertise. This role is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop our waterfront and coastal engineering practice in New England. You will work on a variety of waterfront and coastal projects that may include waterfront assets, commercial ports and marinas, coastal erosion and processes, dredging and beach nourishments, marine terminals, recreational piers, flood protection features, harbors, and waterfront parks.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

You will lead and contribute to a diverse range of projects, including:

• Coastal resilience and stabilization - beach nourishment, dune restoration, living shorelines, seawalls, revetments, and bulkheads.
• Waterfront planning and adaptation - integrating climate change and sea level rise strategies into harbor improvement and community growth initiatives.
• Marine infrastructure - ports, piers, marinas, ferry terminals, and waterfront facilities.

Your Impact

You will expand our waterfront and coastal engineering practice by:

• Cultivating new and existing clients and markets, while also cross-selling GEI's core services across environmental, water resources, ecological, and civil engineering.
• Serving as a technical leader and mentor, support recruiting, staff development, and team management.
• Leading proposal development; maintain strong visibility in the marketplace through ongoing client engagement, participation in professional organizations, and presentations at industry events.
• Managing a variety of waterfront and coastal engineering projects.
• Developing and overseeing project plans, schedules, and budgets.

Minimum Requirements:

• • Demonstrated success growing and leading a practice, inclusive of mentoring and developing others.
  • B.S. or M.S. in civil, marine, structural, or similar engineering.
  • 15+ years of experience working on waterfront and coastal projects.
  • Familiarity with permitting at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Experience leading interdisciplinary design teams.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • A valid U.S. driver's license and willingness to travel for site work (including overnight trips).
  • Significant experience in the New England area and a well-established professional network.

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
• 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:

X

8

X

10

12

Other work hours

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