Design Engineer, Transportation Sales

Location

Kentucky | United States

Job description

The Design Engineer, Transportation Sales (internally, Pursuit   Engineer) is a key member of our Sales team to support strategic clients in the Kentucky / West Virginia region. This is a bridge role from engineering into business development. 

Who is GeoStabilization International®?

GeoStabilization 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. GeoStabilization International is the leading geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Our expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Lead in development of innovative solutions to solve geohazard mitigation problems. ~25% of time focused on completing engineering tasks that support BD.
• Leads Engineering and Estimating (including Means and Methods) during Pursuit
• Determines needs for, and coordinates with PDE, additional site reconnaissance investigations to gather additional information, as needed (e.g. 2 nd site visits)
• Serves as Design Manager of moderately to highly complex projects
• Directs analysis, design, plan development, and submittal preparation for simple to complex projects, including managing and meeting deliverable schedules
• Coordinates regular on-site visits during construction of simple to complex projects.

Commercial Responsibilities:

• Supports Project Development Engineer (PDE) in Region or client-sector in vetting potential projects (Go/No Go)
• Assists in Regional commercial strategy (pricing, funnel management, prospecting) including use of the CRM system.
• Writes/Reviews Proposals to ensure terms and conditions are consistent with technical/commercial/operational risks management.
• Represent GSI externally through leadership in professional societies and at conferences through presentations and papers
• Supports PDEs and Regional Directors as Lead Engineer during meetings with customers and third-parties

Experience & Qualifications

• History of working with KYTC and/or WVDOH preferred
• Demonstrated experience with slope stability and retaining wall design
• History of working with department of transportation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
• Expert at reading and interpreting plans and specifications including USACE, DOT, FHWA.
• Experienced delivering successful projects including negotiated bids, hard bids, Unit Price, Lump Sum, and Force Account work.
• Organizational skills, communication and people skills required. The ability to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Vast knowledge of geotechnical design methodologies
• Strong written, oral, presentation and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership Skills.
• Working knowledge of critical-path-method scheduling tools and project budgets.
• Willingness to Travel

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• PE and/or EIT licensure
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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