Principal Engineer

Job Summary

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

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

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
• Ensure Elegant design and design efficiency
• 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
• Team Leadership:
• 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%
• Engineering 25%
• Estimating 15%

Minimum 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 interdisciplinary teams

Work Environment

• Hybrid (3 days in the office required in Westminster, CO)

Travel: up to 25% 

Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000 per year

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.