Senior Principal Engineer, Water Market Leader, Food & Beverage
- Meridian, ID
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Strategic business planning to segment and target specific industrial, commercial and municipal clients for projects such as water supply, water treatment, and water re-use; focused on the food and beverage market;
- Engagement with project and operations staff to align Geosyntec’s full service delivery capabilities with the market demands of the food and beverage industry, which often embraces a full-service delivery mindset.
- Participation in the development and implementation of the firm’s strategic plan. Participation in inter-departmental and inter-branch initiatives that have a positive impact on the greater company such as practice group involvement, client management leadership, market sector development, and providing business development or technical leadership to multiple offices or practice groups.
- Implementation of a personal business development plan to expand services and revenue with new and existing clients, in coordination with companywide business development plans.
- Serve in the capacity of a Client Account Manager on selected accounts deemed critical to the water market.
- Active participation in professional societies, conferences, and meetings that will increase the visibility of the firm to potential clients and recruits. Make contributions to the profession that will result in individual recognition as an industry leader.
- Project directorship, including ensuring client expectations are understood and met, budgets are adhered to, quality objectives are met, and follow-on work is attainted.
- Recruiting, managing, and mentoring junior staff and mid-career engineers and scientists.
- Reviewing and leading the preparation of major proposals.
- Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
- At times, the position may also include fieldwork including contractor oversight and process troubleshooting tasks;
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred). (required)
- Advanced degree (same as above). (preferred)
- Professional registration (i.e., P.E.). (required)
- At least 15 years (20+ years preferred) of progressive experience in the consulting industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Demonstrated experience in industrial and municipal clients with water supply, water treatment, and water re-use projects. (required)
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Federal and State regulations. (required)
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
- Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients and growing a practice that sustains a group of professional junior staff. (required)
- Excellent leadership and detail-orientation skills. (required)
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
- Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
- Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
- Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
- Valid U.S driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)