Summary/Objective

The Project to Senior Geologist fosters SAGE’s passion for providing exceptional services by managing and performing advanced technical work for a wide variety of engineering geologic and seismic hazard assignments. This role involves working on small projects and/or large, complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams and subconsultants. Responsibilities include interacting with clients; managing project budgets, schedules and deliverables; managing and conducting technical work; and preparing and reviewing deliverables.

Essential Functions

• Conduct engineering geologic investigations related to critical water and energy infrastructure, as well as governmental, commercial, and essential services buildings and facilities. Identify the primary geologic opportunities and constraints to be considered during project design and construction
• Characterize seismic hazards on both regional and site-specific scales, develop/update seismic source characterization models, and provide geologic input to probabilistic and deterministic seismic hazard analysis
• Work closely with engineers to provide input and assessment of regional and site-specific geologic and tectonic conditions pertinent to structural performance
• Plan, direct, and conduct field investigations that include geologic mapping and logging of soil/rock borings, test pits, trenches, and natural/constructed exposures
• Identify and utilize new technologies for collection and interpretation of field data
• Conduct and review engineering geologic analyses related to soil and rock
• Prepare and review comprehensive technical reports
• Provide geologic support during construction

Other Functions

• Perform periodic client coordination and attend client meetings
• Manage projects, resources, and budgets in database
• Direct geosciences/engineering personnel to accomplish tasks
• Assist with managing existing clients, developing new clients, and identifying new business opportunities

Position Type and Work Schedule

Regular, Full-time.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may supervise geosciences staff.

Required Education and Experience

• BS degree in geology, geosciences, or earth sciences
• 5 to 10 years of experience with increasing responsibility in engineering geology and seismic hazards with emphasis on water and energy infrastructure projects
• Professional Geologist registration in California, or a state that provides comity with California

Preferred Education and Experience

• MS degree in geology, geosciences, or earth sciences
• Certified Engineering Geologist registration in California, or a state that provides comity with California
• Experience with assessing rock stability (in cut slopes and within tunnels), performing computer-based stereonet/kinematic analysis and rockfall simulations, and performing design of rock support/rockfall mitigation
• Experience with performing probabilistic and deterministic seismic hazard analysis
• Rope access training or certification (e.g., SPRAT) a plus

Required Skills and Abilities

• Passion for delivering high quality work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to shift priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proficient use of standard office software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Travel

• This position requires up to 30% travel, including overnight and extended field assignments
• Occasionally may be assigned to field work at a specific site for an extended period of time

Work Environment

This position is based in an office setting, but requires periodic field work that involves exposure to steep, mountainous terrain and inclement weather such as heat, cold, rain, and wind. Field work may involve working from elevated equipment (e.g., scissor lifts, crane-suspended platforms, etc.) and within underground tunnels.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, and sitting. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs., kneeling, climbing, stooping, crawling, and reaching.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – Development Engineering / Geology

We are looking for the right person to develop business for our company.  Regardless of your professional background or education if you have the personality and drive & dedication to find, meet, and develop relationships with potential development clients, then consider making a change.  We are a specialized development engineering firm with offices in California and Nevada who have worked throughout the West.  We can educate you about our services and projects; we want someone who is results oriented in building client relationships that turn into work.  Position is based in Northern California.  Experience in the A/E/C industry preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Spend roughly 50% of time outside meeting potential clients and introducing company

• Research and gather information on potential clients and projects

• Seek business opportunities and track leads for firm

• Schedule meetings with new/existing clients to discover project information

• Develop and maintain strong business network

• Participate in client organizations

• Actively involved in professional and community organizations

Skill Set:

• Persistent & personable!

• Excellent organizational skills to track leads and clients; CRM experience a plus

• Thorough understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and procedures

• Professional demeanor to interact with the highest client levels

• Basic business management skills

• Sets a standard of professional competence by example

• Follow-through in a consistent manner

• Highly motivated & goal oriented

• Able to work without close supervision and in a team environment

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 to 7 years of experience recommended

• Without a degree, 6 to 10 years of relevant A/E/C experience required

Please submit resumes to: Stephanie Craft, MARKETLINK, craft@marketlinkonline.com