Bechtel-posted 9 months ago
Houston, TX
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and plan specifications for project geotechnical design. You will oversee the field and laboratory, conduct studies, and interpret regulations. You will participate in new business efforts and proposal preparation including identifying client needs and developing cost estimates. Your expertise will help ensure geotechnical project aspects meet project requirements.

  • Evaluates, selects, and applies standard geotechnical engineering methods preparing specifications for subsurface investigations for new and existing facilities.
  • Provides oversight of geotechnical analyses such as stability of soil and rock slopes, rock excavation and slope protection, bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations, lateral earth pressures, and axial and lateral pile capacities.
  • Coordinates civil or structural engineering designs with geotechnical assessments.
  • Conducts review of geotechnical interpretative reports and works with geotechnical consultants to produce high quality co-coordinated submissions.
  • Assists with and advises on earthwork operations, inspection of earthworks and monitoring of ground improvement during the construction phase of projects.
  • Oversees outside geotechnical consultants hired by Bechtel or the client to perform these tasks.
  • Provides input to reports and may provide technical assistance to other geotechnical personnel.
  • Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project requirements related to addressing issues as they arise during project execution.
  • Requires MS degree in Geotechnical Engineering and 8-10 years of relevant experience, or PhD degree in Geotechnical Engineering and 6-8 years of relevant work experience.
  • Advanced competency related to the application of geotechnical engineering design principles, including site and subsurface investigations, development of engineering properties of soil and rock, foundation design and analysis, foundation analysis under dynamic loads, and earthworks.
  • Intermediate competency related to soil liquefaction, construction dewatering, ground improvement, pile installation and testing, soil and/or rock slope stability analysis, and construction specifications.
  • Familiar with computer applications such as Plaxis 2D and 3D, LPILE, APILE, SHAFT, GROUP, SLOW/W, SEEP/W, GRLWEAP, CAPWAP, Settle3D, and DYNA6.
  • Ability to apply and interpret industrial codes and standards.
  • Ability to use engineering automation and office automation tools effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
  • Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.
  • Programs to enhance our culture.
  • Time to recharge.
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