Description
Your role at GEI.
Our Atlanta, Georgia office is currently seeking an experienced seller-doer Geologist, Engineer, or Environmental Professional to support GEI’s Insurance Practice Group. A working knowledge of environmental regulations such as RCRA, CERCLA, SDWA, CWA, EPCRA, and stormwater regulations is preferred. Consulting experience with insurance carriers and brokers specifically in the areas of loss control, risk management, and claim support is a must. Experience managing or overseeing remedial investigations, site characterizations, feasibility studies, remedial designs, and emergency response actions is a plus. Expertise in one or more industries such as oil & gas, utilities, transportation, manufacturing, agricultural, mining, and state and federal projects is beneficial.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
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Grow our insurance practice in the Atlanta and Southeast Region by contributing to our current projects supporting several global insurance companies.
- Conduct surveys for insurance brokers and carriers for a variety of risks to evaluate loss potential and develop safety recommendations based on insurance loss control standards.
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Provide technical support for insurance carrier claims organizations including environmental, property, transportation, and aviation assisting with claims adjustment process.
- Provide field oversight of incidents and catastrophic events for insurance brokers and carriers.
- Develop new and existing clients and markets while cross-selling GEI’s core business areas including geotechnical, remediation, water resources, waterfront, ecological, and civil engineering consulting.
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Assist with coordination of business development activities within the insurance practice or other target industries to promote growth; identify key clients / business areas, growth strategy, and capture strategy.
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Exemplify commitment to technical excellence balanced with client-expectations and satisfaction, and profitable project management. Serve as a technical leader and mentor.
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Coordinate growth of practice across the region. Participate in recruiting efforts and integration of new staff.
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Lead proposal efforts, maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate and encourage active participation in professional organizations, and make presentations at client and industry events.
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Manage the technical, financial, and client relationship aspects of a variety of projects with a geographic emphasis in the Southeast Region.
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Be a role model for GEI leadership, company culture, and values.
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Contribute to strategic planning at the office, regional, and national level.
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Work with the marketing team and others to develop GEI “brand”.
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Develop relationships with practitioners across the company.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree, with preference to an M.S. degree in Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
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Professional licensing or certifications a plus but not required.
- 15 -25 years of environmental consulting and/or insurance loss control experience.
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Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and permitting programs at the federal, state, and local levels.
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Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients.
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Recognized leader for technical excellence, development strong client and co-worker relationships, client-focused approach, and creative and practical solutions.
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Seller-Doer with established local network of clients and contacts, entrepreneurial spirit, and a successful track record in business development.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Willingness and ability to travel to GEI branch offices, and project/client sites as required.
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Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
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Valid U.S. driver’s license
We are GEI.
Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.
We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.
With nearly 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.
Employee-owned. Employee-focused.
As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.
GEI’s Total Rewards Package-
Market-Competitive Compensation
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Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
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Rewards and Recognition
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A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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For Some Positions, Hybrid Work Schedules Are Available
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And More…
Sedentary
x
Light
Medium
Other
Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)
Physical Activity Requirements
Occasional
(0-35% of day)
Frequent
(33-66% of day)
Continuous
(67-100% of day)
Not Applicable
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
(0-25 lbs)
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
(0-25 lbs)
Wrist position deviation
X
Pinching/fine motor skills
X
Keyboard use/repetitive motion
X (4+ hours)
Accurate 20/40
Very Accurate 20/20
Not Applicable
Sensory Requirements
Minimal
Moderate
Accurate
Not Applicable
Occupational Exposure Risk Potential
Reasonably Anticipated
Not Anticipated
Airborne communicable diseases
X
Uneven surfaces or elevations
X
Dust/particulate matter
X
GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.