Consequences Analyst (Dams, Levees, Tailings, and Water Resources) - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Overview:

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

 

Geosyntec Consultants has an exciting opportunity for a Consequences Analyst in our environmental sciences and engineering practice in our Johnson City or Chattanooga, Tennessee office or a hybrid or remote work schedule from any of our other Geosyntec office throughout the United States may be available at the Company’s discretion. You will apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to risk management for dams, levees, and tailings facilities and natural resources and environmental engineering/economics for a diverse national private and public sector client base, while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

 

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

 

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

 

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Is this the right position to help you achieve your professional goals? Some of the key responsibilities for the position may include:

• Performing dam and levee consequence analyses in support of screening-level, semi-quantitative (SQRA), and fully quantitative risk assessments (QRA);
• Applying state-of-the-practice consequence estimation software (e.g. LifeSim) and methodologies;
• Reviewing or performing detailed hydrologic and hydraulic studies;
• Applying engineering and/or economic skills to evaluating natural resource and environmental hazards and the associated costs and benefits;
• Data analysis, including developing spreadsheets and working with web-based applications and programming tools;
• GIS analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures for effective data visualization;
• Conducting site inspections, field investigations, and construction support services to support the Tennessee branch;
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
• Interacting with client representatives and their stakeholders including providing in-person and virtual presentations, conducting consequence elicitations, and facilitating risk management exercises;
• Supporting research efforts to advance the state-of-the-practice;
• Task and project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments;
• Consistent with our sell-manage-do business model, play a role supporting lead generation, business development, staff development, and mentoring; and
• Help broaden our reputation via publishing and participation in prominent industry groups and conferences.  
• Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 20%
• Overnight travel: Up to 10%

Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, natural resources, or related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or Professional registration (i.e., P.E.), if applicable (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 5 years (7+ preferred) of research or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with modeling software tools such as LifeSim (required), HEC-RAS, Flo-2D, and ArcGIS. (preferred)
• Familiarity with feasibility and planning studies, alternative formulation, and comprehensive evaluation of project costs and benefits. (preferred)
• Knowledge of risk-informed decision-making concepts and applying risk-informed frameworks. (preferred)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to dam safety. (preferred)
• Experience in developing and delivering technical presentations. (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)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and related software; (required)
• 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)

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