Civil / Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Chesterfield, MO

About The Position

Geosyntec is hiring a Civil / Geotechnical Engineer for its Chesterfield, Missouri office. The role applies engineering skills to projects involving site characterization; foundations; earth-retaining structures; deep soft soils; ground improvement; construction dewatering; dams and water-containment structures; forensic investigations and litigation support; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; numerical analysis of stability and deformation; structures; and construction engineering. The position also supports continued development of the business skills needed for a consulting career. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients on environmental, natural-resource, and civil-infrastructure projects. The company describes its pay and benefits as competitive and offers well-being programs to support employees and their families. The role involves regular fieldwork and overnight travel. The employee may be asked to take on task-level or project-management responsibilities, business development, and staff mentoring depending on their experience. The employee may also need to drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to project sites, offices, and other business locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil, geological, or environmental engineering.
At least 5 years of related experience, including civil engineering, stormwater design, construction observation and documentation, geotechnical field studies, geotechnical and geostructural design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong fundamentals in geotechnical engineering theory and practice.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Experience with geotechnical engineering software such as SLIDE, GEOSTUDIO, PLAXIS, FLAC, LPILE, or gINT, and/or numerical methods using spreadsheets.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, related software, and AutoCAD.
Regular fieldwork and overnight travel.
Completion of required health and safety training and medical monitoring, and compliance with client-driven drug and background testing.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Strong fundamentals in structural engineering theory.
Experience with design collaboration software such as Bluebeam Studio and operation of VDC/BIM software.

Responsibilities

Conduct geotechnical field investigations.
Evaluate geotechnical laboratory and field-test data.
Monitor heavy civil construction projects.
Perform and review engineering calculations for shallow and deep foundation capacity, settlement, slope stability, ground improvement, excavation support design, lateral earth pressures, construction dewatering and seepage, and liquefaction triggering.
Evaluate dams and levees.
Perform quantity takeoffs and construction estimating.
Develop, install, and manage instrumentation monitoring systems.
Perform fieldwork associated with consulting, design, and construction services.
Analyze data and prepare maps, tables, and figures.
Develop construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
Prepare calculation packages, technical reports, letters, memoranda, and proposals.
Depending on experience, take on task-level or project-management responsibilities, business development, and staff mentoring.
Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project sites, offices, and other business locations as needed.