Dams & Hydropower Practice Lead - S&ME, Inc.

Dams & Hydropower Practice Lead

Requisition Number: 2024-1350-23

S&ME is seeking a Dams & Hydropower PracticeLead to join our team in one of our Southeast or Mid-West offices to drive our dams and hydropower practice in a regional or company-wide perspective based on qualifications.

The Dams & Hydropower Practice Lead will involve collaboration, managing clients, developing proposals, and marketing S&ME's services with an emphasis in the municipal, energy, private and industrial markets. Responsibilities will be primarily focused on dams and hydropower, including earthen and concrete structural dams, hydropower, pump storage, reservoirs, levees, locks, etc. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, self-motivated, embraces teamwork, and has the desire to grow and develop professionally. Will also have strong knowledge of project management, geotechnical, and structural analysis regarding construction, inspection, and operations of dams, and an understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, sustainable and adaptable design, erosion, and sediment control, and associated permitting related to the practice area

Your Day-to-Day:

The Dams & Hydropower Practice Lead will be focused on the municipal, energy, private, and industrial markets to achieve the plan as well as establish strategies that fuel the sustained growth of the practice.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement growth strategies, ensuring the sustained expansion of the practice.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our dams and hydropower professionals, providing technical support and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Client Management: Identify, develop, and maintain strong client relationships, promoting positive experiences and driving profitable opportunities.
• Market Insight: Leverage a deep understanding of market conditions, adjusting strategies to remain competitive and relevant.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, implementing cost-effective solutions to enhance service delivery.
• Business Development: Coordinate with business development and regional teams to identify market needs and create new service opportunities.
• Leadership: Serve as a champion, project manager, or technical lead on strategic projects, ensuring quality and successful delivery.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, or a closely related field
• 15+ years of dam experience with 5+ years of management or client development experience, a plus
• A Professional Engineering License (P.E.), a plus
• Experience with the preparation of proposals and statements of qualifications
• The ability to travel to foster in-person interactions with clients and team members
• The ability to make technical presentations to promote S&ME design capabilities to potential clients and professional organizations
• FERC dam experience, a plus

Who We Are:

We are S&ME. For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.

Collectively, we are 1000+ proud employee-owners across 10+ states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.

What We Offer:

We offer a generous benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Gas Card for Project-Based Work
• Equipment Stipend
• $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
• & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join us!

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.