Senior Business Development Engineer

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. GSI 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.

Our Culture

At GSI, our culture is about being nimble but strong, fast-paced while team oriented, innovative, data-driven, and most importantly, client-focused. Our work is best suited for individuals who are driven to succeed, make well-informed decisions, act courageously, remain resilient when challenges arise and always strive to deliver on our commitments. Everyone working at GSI is a representation of pride, integrity, hard work, skill and overcoming challenges. GSI's team includes some of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in the geohazard mitigation industry. We are an ever-evolving group of dedicated, hardworking, individuals who aren't afraid of going the extra mile to get the job done.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future including company match
• In addition to 7 observed holidays, salaried team members have flexible paid time off
• Paid parental leave

The Role

The Senior Business Development Engineer (Project Development Engineer) is a key client-facing role responsible for identifying, pursuing, and developing new project opportunities in the power sector within GSI's core geotechnical markets. This position blends engineering expertise, client relationship management, and commercial acumen to deliver solutions that protect critical infrastructure and drive company growth.

As part of GSI's project pursuit team, you'll collaborate with operations, design, and estimating teams to translate complex geotechnical challenges into innovative, buildable, and profitable solutions. You will own client relationships from lead generation through project conversion, ensuring each opportunity aligns with both client needs and company strategy.

This is a high-impact role ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a consultative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment.

• Develop and execute strategic account plans to meet sales targets and growth objectives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders in client organizations.
• Lead client meetings and negotiations, understanding technical requirements and proposing effective solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, estimating, and field operations to develop winning proposals.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and industry developments to identify new opportunities and risks.
• Provide accurate forecasting and reporting of project pipeline and account performance.
• Structure pricing, promotions, and contracts that balance client value with disciplined margin performance.
• Resolve project or account-related challenges quickly, maintaining strong customer satisfaction and partnership continuity.
• Stay current on geotechnical and infrastructure market dynamics to identify opportunities for expansion, upselling, or cross-selling.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in a B2B, consultative technical sales or account management environment.
• Demonstrated success leading complex projects or accounts from concept to completion.
• Proven ability to influence internal and external stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in deal-making and contract negotiation.
• Experience with geohazards in the power sector.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of geotechnical construction, infrastructure development, or related industries.

• Exceptional focus on understanding customer needs and proactively delivering solutions.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Self-starter mentality with high learning agility and intellectual curiosity.

• Prior experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, Zendesk, etc.).

• PE license highly preferred but not required.

Work Environment & Location Requirement

• Ability to physically make field visits, walk steep slopes, and traverse geohazards during site assessments.
• Candidates must be based in Texas, preferably in the Austin, TX metro area.
• Company-sponsored travel required: approximately 50% regionally, including regular customer site visits and occasional overnight trips.

Traits That Thrive Here

• Relationship-driven professional who builds trust through integrity and consistency.
• Strategic thinker with technical depth and commercial judgment.
• Results-oriented problem solver who performs under pressure and acts decisively.
• Self-motivated leader who can operate independently in a dynamic environment.
• Authentic, humble collaborator who contributes to a culture of excellence.

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.

This role will be remote from Texas, with a preference to be based in Austin, TX with heavy company-sponsored travel.

The expected annual on-target earnings for this position in TX is $150,000 - $175,000, including a base salary range of $95,000 - $105,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits.