Principal Engineer

The Principal Engineer is a key leader at GSI and serves as a player / coach. The Principal Engineer is expected to teach, mentor, and develop their team of engineers to drive Elegant Design, complete and correct estimating, and outstanding client service. The Principal Engineer is also responsible and accountable for all estimating and engineering performed within their assigned geographic region and / or client-sector.

Who is Geo Stabilization International?

Geo Stabilization International (GSI) develops and installs innovative solutions that protect people and infrastructure from the dangers of geohazards. We specialize in emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting using cutting edge design / build and design / build / warranty contracting. Geo Stabilization International is the leading geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and Australasia.

Our expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting.

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Our Culture

Geo Stabilization’s culture is unique. It’s fast-paced, family oriented, innovative & decidedly un-corporate. The mindset is geared to constantly challenge and will suit people who are driven to succeed, decisive, courageous, resilient enough to find their own way and believe that “good enough” isn’t good enough. Everyone working at GSI is a representation of pride, integrity, hard work, skill and perseverance.

GSI’s team includes some of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in the geohazard mitigation industry. We are a highly functioning family of gritty, hardworking, real people who aren’t afraid of getting dirty to get the job done.

This position is a Hybrid role based in the Denver, CO Metro region of the US and up to 25% travel will be required.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Leadership to the Design Team :
• Provide Analysis, design, and estimation of projects from simple to complex
• Function as Engineer of Record (EOR) for projects
• Monitor quality of deliverables
• Serve as external technical expert supporting GSI technical reputation and in client meetings and negotiations
• Identifies and coordinates the use of external consultants and SMEs, including contract negotiation, review of work products, and approving invoicing
• Ensure and guide the professional development of team members
• Review and balance workload leveling across the team
• Responsible for hiring best in class talent for the work of today and the future
• Lead efforts to improve and sustain team engagement
• Manage team assignments according to work demands, skills of team members, and developmental goals
• Monthly 1-on1s, mid and end of year reviews
• Provide leadership on Process Design and Evolution :
• On time delivery of deliverables
• Review of Team timecards for appropriate efforts
• Be the voice of the Design team on the development of cross functional tools and efficiencies
• Serving on Estimating and Design Group Leadership Team

Essential Functions :

• Technical Leadership 30%
• People Management 30%

Qualifications

• MS in Civil or Geological Engineering with Geotechnical or Geostructural emphasis
• 10 + years of experience in multiple aspects of geotechnical engineering design and construction
• PE license required
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Experience leading teams and achieving performance metrics

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• In depth knowledge of the principles and practices of Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, and Geotechnical Construction
• Demonstrated ability to utilize judgement, data, and analytical tools to solve engineering problems in a fast paced, frontline construction-focused environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams to accomplish clear results
• Demonstrated Ability to manage risk and ambiguity
• Demonstrated understanding of construction means, methods, costs, and schedules to drive efficient and correct estimates

Preferred qualifications :

• 15+ years of experience
• GE and / or SE certification
• Numerical modeling experience
• Experience leading…