Intermediate Civil-Geotechnical Engineer

BGC Engineering•Anchorage, AK

3d•$90,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BGC is seeking an Intermediate Civil-Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team in Alaska. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary project teams focused on transportation infrastructure and related civil-geotechnical projects. This role involves technical design, analysis, and field work for projects that include slope stabilization, foundations, and earth retention systems. The ideal candidate will have solid field experience, including geotechnical drilling and construction observation, and will be eligible for professional registration within 1 year of hire. This position is located in Anchorage, AK. Regular travel to other BGC offices and project locations will be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
5–8 years of relevant industry experience, or 3–6 years with a master’s degree
Existing Professional Engineer (PE) designation or eligible for registration as a PE in the USA within 1 year of hire
Experience with field investigation techniques such as soil visual-manual descriptions, rock core logging, SPT sampling, CPT soundings, test pits, and geophysical surveys
Solid understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical design principles, including limit equilibrium analysis, ASD and LRFD foundation analysis, and lateral earth pressure and earth retention
Familiarity with cold regions engineering principles (frost heave, permafrost, thermal design)
Familiarity with geotechnical software such as SLOPE/W, Slide2, RSPile, LPile, PLAXIS, TEMP/W, FLAC, or similar
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Drug & Alcohol Testing: BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. An employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. Some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing, and/or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident.
Driver’s License: BGC requires that employees have a valid driver's license, and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring, BGC will require a driver’s abstract to allow for a safety review of your driving history.
Travel and Vaccination: Employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever, COVID-19, malaria, etc. BGC requires that you have a current passport for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
Existing Canadian Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) Registration or eligible for registration for a P.Eng. within 5 years
Experience with deep and shallow foundation design (spread footings, driven piles, drilled shafts, micropiles)
Experience with rock anchor, bolt or dowel design
Exposure to earth retention systems (lateral earth pressure diagrams; design of shoring, soil nail walls, tieback walls, MSE walls)
Prior experience in consulting engineering or construction

Responsibilities

Conduct geotechnical investigations, analyses, and design for geotechnical-related projects, including slope stabilization, earthworks, foundations, and earth retention systems
Prepare technical reports and contribute to proposal development
Complete field logs of boreholes in both soil and rock during subsurface investigations
Perform field inspections and site visits during construction phases
Interpret in-situ and laboratory test results and instrumentation data
Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to ensure quality and technical excellence
Support project delivery, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with internal teams and clients
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff as appropriate