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GEI Consultants, Inc.

Senior Watershed Engineer/Scientist and Senior Project Manager

GEI Consultants, Inc., Woburn, Massachusetts, us, 01813

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Senior Watershed Engineer/Scientist and Senior Project Manager

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Watershed Engineer/Scientist and Senior Project Manager to join our team in the Boston area (offices in Woburn and Franklin, MA; Bedford, NH; Newport, RI). The role blends business development, project management, and technical expertise to deliver projects and grow GEI’s water resources practice. The candidate will mentor junior staff across New England and lead project teams in a wide range of water resources projects.

Responsibilities

Develop business by leveraging relationships and knowledge of clients, programs, and regulations.

Manage projects including development and implementation of lake management plans, watershed planning, MS4 program support, natural resource field investigations (e.g., aquatic plant surveys, water quality investigations, sediment sampling), and other watershed or limnological investigations for a wide range of clients.

Manage and serve as a technical lead for stormwater infrastructure planning and design projects, including stormwater control measure retrofits, green infrastructure, and nature-based solutions.

Prepare summary memos, technical reports, figures, and recommendations to clients.

Deliver technical presentations to clients and other stakeholders.

Lead GEI teams to develop innovative and client-centric proposals for new work.

Assist in recruiting, mentoring, and training staff.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

Develop business by leveraging relationships and knowledge of clients, programs, and regulations.

Manage projects including development and implementation of lake management plans, watershed planning, MS4 program support, natural resource field investigations including aquatic plant surveys, water quality investigations, sediment sampling, and other watershed or limnological investigations for a wide range of potential clients.

Manage and serve as a technical lead for stormwater infrastructure planning and design projects, including stormwater control measure retrofits, green infrastructure, and nature-based solutions.

Prepare summary memos, technical reports, figures, and recommendations to clients.

Deliver technical presentations to clients and other stakeholders.

Lead GEI teams to develop innovative and client-centric proposals for new work.

Assist in recruiting, mentoring, and training staff.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of professional experience involving project management and business development in one or multiple of the subject areas listed above.

In-depth knowledge of Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, as well as implementing regulations such as state water quality criteria, TMDLs, NPDES permits, maximum contaminant levels and surface water treatment rules.

Experience implementing projects involving water quality monitoring, watershed modeling, stormwater planning, stormwater control measures, or water resources project design.

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organization skills. Collaborative and initiative-taker.

Bachelor’s degree in Watershed Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Lake Management, Natural Resources, Aquatic Sciences, or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Leader in water resources professional organizations with a large network of clients and collaborators in the New England region.

Experience leading marketing and proposal development for one or multiple of the subject areas listed above.

Experience serving as a facilitator for multi-agency watershed stakeholder groups.

Statistical data analysis, R and R Studio, ArcGIS, and cloud computing. Knowledge of new sensors or remote sensing technologies in water quality monitoring.

Master’s degree in applicable field of study.

Licensed Professional Engineer

About GEI As an employee-owned company, GEI offers a flat leadership structure and supports career development, flexible work arrangements, and a comprehensive total rewards package. We value a culture built on Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community-Minded principles, with a focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more on GEI’s career site.

Total Rewards

Market-Competitive compensation, including eligibility for an annual performance bonus

Pay range for this position: $100,000.00 – $160,000.00/year

Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and more)

Well-Being program and paid parental leave

Hybrid work schedules and other benefits

GEI University with continuing education assistance and tuition reimbursement

Support for professional development, publications, dues, and licenses

Paid holidays and generous PTO

401(k) with profit sharing

Opportunity to be an owner and shareholder

GEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status.

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